Newcastle United dropped Jonas Gutierrez because he was diagnosed with cancer, a tribunal has found.
Jonas Gutierrez has succeeded in his disability discrimination case against Newcastle United, with a tribunal ruling he was dropped from the first team because of his cancer.
The Argentine midfielder was suing his former club over the manner of his departure at the end of last season, following his battle with testicular cancer.
The employment tribunal also ruled the club made it impossible for the 32-year-old to trigger a contract extension through appearances.
Further claims of unfavorable treatment and harassment were dismissed by the tribunal in Birmingham, and a remedy hearing, at which compensation will be discussed, is to be scheduled in due course.