Seen as one of the greatest English players of his generation, the ex-Liverpool midfielder — who spent his entire career with his hometown club with the exception of the last 18 months as an LA Galaxy player — won the Champions League, the Uefa Cup, two FA Cups and three league cups during a glittering 17-year professional career on Merseyside.
Unsurprisingly, several former team-mates and opponents have come out to pay tribute to Gerrard since the news broke.
Jamie Carragher
Sad day for football when a legendary figure like Stevie Gerrard retires from the game. The good news is more nights like this! #legendpic.twitter.com/JBPnPl5lWf
Steven Gerrard Congratulations on an amazing career. A player I respect on and off the field. One of the best players I've played against 👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/Q5zFmMeVhs
'The legend forever' - Footballing greats pay tribute as Gerrard hangs up his boots
AT THE AGE of 36, Steven Gerrard today announced his retirement from football.
Seen as one of the greatest English players of his generation, the ex-Liverpool midfielder — who spent his entire career with his hometown club with the exception of the last 18 months as an LA Galaxy player — won the Champions League, the Uefa Cup, two FA Cups and three league cups during a glittering 17-year professional career on Merseyside.
Unsurprisingly, several former team-mates and opponents have come out to pay tribute to Gerrard since the news broke.
Jamie Carragher
Xabi Alonso
Fernando Torres
Pepe Reina
Jordan Henderson
Michael Owen
Tim Cahill
Gary Lineker
Alan Shearer
Thierry Henry
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Barcelona
Javier Zanetti
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