Cesc (Arsenal): “Best wishes and a lot of strength to Eric Abidal. Bad news for football. One has to enjoy every day.”

Rio Ferdinand (Man Utd): “Just heard Abidal has been diagnosed with cancer, thoughts are with you. The man was a rock vs arsenal as well”

Lucas Leiva (Liverpool): “What a bad news about Eric Abidal… God bless him!! May he return as soon as possible.”

Luis Enrique: “Terrible news. Strength Abidal!!!!!!!!” #animsabi

Soriano (ex- vice president): “#animsAbidal Strength and good luck! We’re all with you”

Wainwright (Morecambe): “Terrible news about Eric Abidal. He has a tumour on his liver. Fingers crossed for his surgery Friday.”

Valencia: “Valencia FC wishes Eric Abidal a speedy recovery and sends him all the strength and courage.” #animsabidal

Thiago: “There are obstacles, don’t give up and overcome them… Força Abi!!!” #animsabidal

Carlos Moya (former tennis n° 1): “A lot of strength to Abidal.He’s young, strong and a fighter, he’ll surely get better. Come on!!”

Alvaro Vazquez (Espanyol): “Eric Abidal, I wish you all the best! Come back soon to enjoy football! GOOD LUCK!!” #animsabidal

Vadim Demidow (Real Sociedad): “#strengthabidal”

Villarreal: “All our support to Eric Abidal, very sad news. Best wishes from the Yellow Sumarine. We’re with you!” #animsabidal

Juanfran (Atletico): “I speak for myself and all my colleagues ‘A LOT OF STRENGTH AND WE ARE WITH YOU’ A hug, Abidal” #animsabidal

Cristiano Ronaldo: “My friends Marcelo and Pepe told me today that they are also praying for Abidal”

Juan Mata: ““Lots of support for Abidal…. I hope everything turns out alright. I’m sure he will overcome this.”

Gilberto Silva: “#ForçaAbidal God Bless you for it to be recovered soon”

Jozy Altidore: RT @GiuseppeRossi22: #animoabidal

Iniesta: “I’d like to show all my affection and support for Eric Abidal from here. I’m confident everything will be alright. He deserves it, he’s a great guy!”

Rossi (Villarreal): “#strengthabidal”

Ryan Babel (Hoffenheim): “Kaka just tweeted some horrible news about Eric Abidal, I hope its not so bad as it sounds #Pray4Abidal”

Puyol: “Strength Abi!!! We’re all with you. You’re strong and you’ll surely get over this!

Toni Doblas (Zaragoza): “Stay strong Abidal, you’ll get over this. This is the most important final of your life.”

Pique: “All the love in the world for Abi.. You’ll recover crack!! A lot of strength boy!! #animsAbidal”

Filipe Luis (Atletico): “Strength Abidal! You’re a phenomenon on and off the pitch, we have no doubt you’ll overcome this!” #animsabidal

Jeffren: “Abi, always by your side brother! We all love you a lot” #animsabidal

Wilshere (Arsenal): “Also thinking of Eric Abidal, sad to hear hope he recovers and gets back to playing asap……great player..”

Javi Chica (Espanyol): “From here I support and encourage Abidal! A lot of strength! Hugs!” #animsabidal

Van Persie (Arsenal): “I wish Abidal all the best and a speedy recovery!! Great player!!!” #animsabidal

Alejandro Sanz (singer): “All my love and support for Abidal. A hug and stay strong.” #animsabidal

Forlan (Atletico): “All my support and much strength to Eric Abidal and his family!!! I’m sure everything will be fine. Good luck!!!”

Goitom (Almeria): “I hope Eric Abidal will be fine after the tumor operation. This season he has been fantastic. We pray for you.”

Ronaldo (ex-Barcelona): “Very sad news. I hope he recovers quick.” #animsabidal

Kyle Walker (Aston Villa): “Sorry to here about Eric Abidal hope he gets bk playing as quick as pos, great player….. sorry to hear.”

Glen Johnson (Liverpool): “RT @RyanBabel: RT @KAKA: What sad news about Eric Abidal, tumor in the liver! Let ‘s pray for him. God bless!”

Luis Suarez (Liverpool): “I heard the sad news about Eric Abidal! I want to send him from here all my caring and support! All th best!”

Malaga: “From the Malaga FC family, we send Eric Abidal our best wishes for a quick and complete recovery.” #animsabidal

Graham Carey (Celtic): “Thoughts are with Eric Abidal top player” #animsabidal

Laporta (former president): “Eric, a lot of strength, as always you’ll win! A big hug, Abi! Jan”

Cristiano Ronaldo: “I hope it all goes well with Abidal, and that he gets back soon.” #animsabidal

Palop (Sevilla): “What bad news, please… ABIDAL … A lot of strength!!!” #animsabidal

Adriano: “Abi!!! We’re with you. You’ll surely get over this, you’re very strong and everything will be fine. Stay strong abidu….”

Juan Rodriguez (Deportivo): “Stay strong Abidal!!!!! You’re strong, you will get over this, all the support in the world” #animsabidal

David Babunski (Barcelona Juvenil B): “Strength Abidal, we’re all with you, we know you’ll be back soon, you’re great!” #animsabidal

Sergio Kun Aguero (Atletico): “Strength Abidal!! We’re with you. You can overcome this #animoAbidal”

Juanjo Brau (physical coach): “Abu you know this squad loves you. We’re by your side!” #animsabidal

Nasri (Arsenal): “im shocked about abidal i wish him a good recovery great player and great men” #animsabidal

Codina (Getafe): “A lot of strength to Abidal!!! I hope he recovers soon!!” #animsabidal

Marc Crosas (Volga): “My thoughts are with my friend Eric Abidal! he’s stronger than anyone and i know he’ll be ok! #animsAbidal”

Canizares (ex-Valencia): “I just read about Abidal, I don’t have much to say… I wish him all the best because he deserves it…”

De Gea (Atletico): “A lot of strength to Abidal and Miki Roque, 2 great sportsmen” #animsabidal

Rosell (president): “#strengthabidal”

Nani (Man United): “Just heard about Abidal… I hope that he gets well very soon.”

Lukaku (Anderlecht): “Let’s all pray for Eric Abidal…! Get well soon..” #animsabidal

Terry Gibson (ex-Tottenham, ex-Man Utd): “Best wishes and thoughts to Eric Abidal” #animsabidal

Cuellar (Aston Villa): “On days like this we’re all people, not fans.. We’re with you crack!!! Strength Abidal!!!” #animsabidal