Steven George Gerrard played his final match for Liverpool FC at the home ground Anfield yesterday. After being associated with the side for more than 20 years the legendary English midfielder bids adieu to his childhood club. Except for a Premier League title, the man has conquered every possible trophy with his fellow club mates.
Now as he turns 35 this month, Gerrard has decided to move out of Liverpool and is supposed to join MLS side LA Galaxy in the next season.
As he played his farewell game at Anfield, footballers all over the world poured in tributes in the social media. Here are a few selective tweets of his ex-team mates and other legendary footballers.
Theirry Henry
What a day for #StevieG. Last game for @LFC at Anfield. What a career he has had for the club. Great player and top man #legend.
a Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) May 16, 2015
Fernando Torres
An absolute pleasure watching you playing & even more play alongside you.Thanks for everything captain #ThanksStevie pic.twitter.com/5pFYU8wl4c a Fernando Torres (@Torres) May 16, 2015
Luis Suarez
Thank you, legend for all you made me live in Anfield and for all the joy you have given to the football world…. (1/2)
a Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) May 16, 2015
Thank you my friend for everything. You are truly one of the greatest! (2/2) pic.twitter.com/SSAz1A8x1T a Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) May 16, 2015
Alessandro Del Piero
A fitting tribute for a real pro and true legend! Good luck Stevie #Gerrard . Ale
a Alessandro Del Piero (@delpieroale) May 16, 2015
Mario Balotelli
stevengerrard #legend #respect #icon YNWA https://t.co/lHQJfW25og a Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) May 16, 2015
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Alessandro Nesta
One of my toughest but most sporting opponents. An example on and off the pitch. Good luck Steven #Gerrard @LFC pic.twitter.com/1JuGmsW3oq
a Alessandro Nesta (@sandronesta13) May 16, 2015
Andriy Shevchenko
A great man, an amazing player…good luck Steven Gerrard! @LFC pic.twitter.com/ugHzRaXsro a Andriy Shevchenko (@jksheva7) May 16, 2015
Cesc Fabregas
Going to miss playing against you @StevenGerrard goodluck on your new adventure. #respect ?Y pic.twitter.com/hUhMs4MVEc
a Cesc F bregas Soler (@cesc4official) May 16, 2015
Andrea Pirlo
Un grande uomo per una grande carriera! Poche altre bandiere come te! #GerrardsLastGame a Andrea Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) May 16, 2015
Paolo Maldini
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A thousand battles, a tough but noble adversary. Good luck Steven #Gerrard Liverpool FCMille battaglie, un duro ma nobile avversario. Buona fortuna Steven #Gerrard
Posted by Paolo Maldini on Saturday, 16 May 2015
In AS Roma’s official website, legendary Italian footballer Francesco Totti paid a heartfelt tribute to Gerrard saying, a I’d put him in the top three, not just in England but in the world because he’s a complete player, someone who’s always made the difference ever since he was young. And he’s still doing that for Liverpool.a Ultimately he’s a player I like to watch and enjoy up close. The Liverpool fans should be honored to have had a captain like him.
a Ultimately he’s a player I like to watch and enjoy up close. The Liverpool fans should be honored to have had a captain like him.a I’ve got both positive and negative memories of Steven Gerrard because it’s always great to come up against players like him. That said, I don’t have particularly fond memories of playing against Liverpool, especially at their place. They were always open
a I’ve got both positive and negative memories of Steven Gerrard because it’s always great to come up against players like him. That said, I don’t have particularly fond memories of playing against Liverpool, especially at their place. They were always open games but ultimately the results were negative.a Would I have liked to play alongside him? I think anyone would love to play with players of that calibre. He’s a terrific player; he’s a match winner, so I think he’s a player any club in the world would want.
a Would I have liked to play alongside him? I think anyone would love to play with players of that calibre. He’s a terrific player; he’s a match winner, so I think he’s a player any club in the world would want.a Gerrard is a complete player because he can play in every position and can do everything with a football at any time in a game. He’s a player who scores goals, who builds the play, he’s a sensational player.
a Gerrard is a complete player because he can play in every position and can do everything with a football at any time in a game. He’s a player who scores goals, who builds the play, he’s a sensational player.a I think people all over the world know that Gerrard has been a Liverpool legend. He’s spent many years playing for one team and has always fought for that club. He should be respected and thanked for everything he’s achieved.a
a I think people all over the world know that Gerrard has been a Liverpool legend. He’s spent many years playing for one team and has always fought for that club. He should be respected and thanked for everything he’s achieved.a
