Today saw footballers across the UK take to social media to wish Argentinian winger Jonas Gutierrez a speedy recovery after the Argentinian winger revealed he is battling testicular cancer.
Thoughts with Jonas Gutierrez at this sad time. Hope to see him back playing in @premierleague soon.
— Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam) September 16, 2014
Thoughts are with @elgalgojonas but hes a fighter and a great lad and I wish him a speedy recovery #GetWellSoonJonas pic.twitter.com/aup31HNGwh
— Danny Simpson (@dannysimpson) September 17, 2014
https://twitter.com/Johnruddy86/status/511998464709124096
Gracias por todos los mensajes de apoyo. Mirando siempre para adelante. Thanks for all the messages. Always looking fordward.
— Jonas Gutierrez (@elgalgojonas) September 16, 2014
Earlier this year Manchester City faced losing top star Yaya Toure after they failed to mark his birthday with a cake. However, Canadian outfit Toronto FC made sure not to make the same mistake this week when their Scottish defender Steven Caldwell was celebrating his birthday.
What a cake from the best team of chefs in Toronto, maybe the world!!! #spoiled pic.twitter.com/q64p0GARek
— Steven Caldwell (@stevocaldwell) September 16, 2014
While back in Scotland the #indyref debate rumbles on, however, footballers have decided to keep their messages as straight forward as possible.
#VoteYes simple
— Gavin Rae (@raeso77) September 16, 2014
https://twitter.com/robertson_3/status/512209076806492160
Back on the pitch and last night Mario Balotelli scored a crucial Champions League goal for Liverpool before Steven Gerrard netted a late winner to claim three crucial European points.
The Italian celebrated by taking to Instagram to post this picture with his fellow goalscorer.
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