Steven Gerrard’s retirement is not only news that has impacted those affiliated with Liverpool football club but news that has demanded the attention of the entire footballing world.
Tributes have been flooding in from all kinds of big names, with Gerrard’s former Liverpool teammates leading the influx of praise for the midfielder on social media.
Ex-Everton striker Tim Cahill has even taken the time to recognise the achievements of an old rival- demonstrating how loved our former skipper was and still is.
There was also some heartfelt words from the current Reds captain and Gerrard’s successor, Jordan Henderson.
Reaction to this morning’s news has been incredible and a true reflection of a sporting great and a Liverpool legend.
The speculation over what happens next for Gerrard will continue, but today deserves to be about celebrating his achievements and thanking him for giving us so many happy and unforgettable memories.
Happy retirement, skipper.
Steven Gerrard THANK YOU. YNWA
— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) November 24, 2016
The best player I have ever played with! Thanks for everything mate??Mr Captain Fantastic ??? pic.twitter.com/eycltUyZXi
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) November 24, 2016
The Legend Forever. pic.twitter.com/0spWLyP1JY
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) November 24, 2016
You will be missed my friend #YNWA pic.twitter.com/CZvp3izUFK
— Djibril Cisse (@DjibrilCisse) November 24, 2016
Y.N.W.A pic.twitter.com/9GRZOgLjkD
— Daniel Agger (@DanielAgger) November 24, 2016
It’s been an honour to play with you / Ha sido un honor jugar a tu lado #YNWA pic.twitter.com/cAU3o365CR
— FERNANDO TORRES (@Torres) November 24, 2016
It’s been an honor to play alongside you amigo!! Always an example on and off the pitch!great moments together!THANKS FOR EVERYTHING LEGEND! pic.twitter.com/DjFNMKL38K
— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) November 24, 2016
Thanks for everything! Good luck with whatever you decide to do next! #legend #ynwa @stevengerrard
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Spot on now he can join me on MNF! https://t.co/047vpSGNKw
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 24, 2016
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
— TIM CAHILL (@Tim_Cahill) November 24, 2016
Good luck for the future. Will rightly be remembered as a great of the game. #StevenGerrard #LFC
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) November 24, 2016
What we do in life echoes into eternity.#YNWA pic.twitter.com/Vm6u3L3Kkw
— Álvaro Arbeloa (@aarbeloa17) November 24, 2016
Steven, brilliant player, World legend. Congratulations for what you did for football! #Gerrard??pic.twitter.com/zsskrCEnwN
— Javier Zanetti (@javierzanetti) November 24, 2016
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