Newcastle United midfielder Jonas Gutierrez made his first appearance since being diagnosed with testicular cancer last year as his side went down to Manchester United.
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Though he couldn’t help the Magpies overturn the 1-0 deficit, he was given a rousing reception by both home and away fans and even took the captains armband.
Twitter practically exploded upon the news, and the best tweets are all listed below.
Man United score late winner over Newcastle as Jonas Gutierrez marks return after cancer. http://t.co/z4k1u3eF3q pic.twitter.com/1zbrl8WNJ7
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) March 4, 2015
Newcastle lost the match, but all were happy to see Jonas Gutierrez’s return from cancer http://t.co/PvxMfE1iaK pic.twitter.com/PaOWkmVB13
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 4, 2015
Standing ovation for Jonas Gutierrez as he comes on at St James' Park 11 months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. Lovely moment.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 4, 2015
Jonas Gutierrez is coming on. John Carver smiled as he told him the good news. Standing ovation here. #NUFCvMUFC
— John Brewin (@JohnBrewinESPN) March 4, 2015
Absolutely wonderful to see Jonas Gutierrez back playing football after battling testicular cancer. A standing ovation by the Toon Army.
— FK² (@fkhanage) March 4, 2015
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