Midfielder Jonas Gutierrez was dropped by Newcastle United because of his testicular cancer diagnosis in 2013, an employment tribunal has found.

The 32-year-old was suing the Magpies for in the region of £2m on the grounds of disability discrimination.

The tribunal also ruled the club made it impossible for the Argentina international to trigger a further deal through appearances.

Claims of unfavourable treatment and another of harassment related to disability were dismissed.

A further remedy hearing will be held in due course, in which compensation will be addressed.

Gutierrez now plays for Deportivo La Coruna in Spain.