Twitter reacts to Steven Gerrard retirement
Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard officially announced his retirement from professional football, ending a 19-year playing career.
The 36-year-old hangs-up his boots with a 710 appearances for the Reds, winning nine trophies, but joined MLS outfit LA Galaxy in 2015.
There were a lot of emotions when Gerrard announced his retirement and fans took to Twitter to shout-out their views..!
I’ve always said I would have loved to play with this man Steven Gerrard. What a legend and what a career. #Respect #Leader pic.twitter.com/ZcKWLjpoE9
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) November 24, 2016
YNWA #StevenGerrard pic.twitter.com/8YcfN5OJVL
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) November 24, 2016
Tributes to Steven Gerrard from the likes of Kaka, Henry, Matthaus, Torres, Suarez, AC Milan and Barcelona. Not bad for a kid from Huyton.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) November 24, 2016
? Thank you, Steven Gerrard, for everything you have given to the world of football. You will never walk alone!!! pic.twitter.com/5yYe0ZxZvH
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 24, 2016
We were rivals and we lived unforgettable finals. Steven Gerrard congratulations on your incredible career. pic.twitter.com/Ux0wK0ZBCE
— Kaka (@KAKA) November 24, 2016
One of the best players I’ve played against, a #legend of our beautiful game. Congrats on a huge career #StevenGerrard #respect pic.twitter.com/crpfj9zxBp
— Axel Witsel (@axelwitsel28) November 24, 2016
A great rival, a legendary player. Congratulations on your wonderful career and good luck for your future Steven Gerrard! pic.twitter.com/3uIYo2bPwm
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 24, 2016
All the best #stevengerrard … but keep practicing, my team intends to beat yours at #theO2 #london @StarSixes game in July ? Imago/BPI pic.twitter.com/PbS8AcFoky
— Michael Ballack (@Ballack) November 24, 2016
Steven Gerrard simply the best player I ever played with .
— Peter Crouch (@petercrouch) November 24, 2016