Steven Gerrard retires from professional football

Liverpool FC legend and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has retired from professional football at age 36, reckoning that he has had an incredible career in Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.

The former England skipper has moved to cement indications that he is set to move into management, after a glittering career, during which he won the following trophies:
FA Cup (2): 2001, 2006
League Cup (3): 2001, 2003, 2012
Community Shield (1): 2006
Champions League (1): 2005
UEFA Cup (1): 2001
UEFA Super Cup (1): 2001

In an exclusive interview with Gary Lineker, Gerrard admits that he feels very fortunate to have had the kind of career he had.

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His Statement: “As a teenager I fulfilled my childhood dream by pulling on the famous red shirt of Liverpool, and when I made my debut against Blackburn Rovers in November 1998 I could never have imagined what would then follow over the next 18 years.

“I feel lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my career. I am proud to have played over 700 games for Liverpool, many of which as captain, and to have played my part in
helping the club to bring major honours back to Anfield, none more so than that famous night in Istanbul.

“At an international level, I feel privileged to have won 114 England caps and to have had the honour of captaining my country. I will always look back with great pride at every time I pulled on the
England shirt.

“I feel very fortunate to have had the career I’ve had but none of it would have been possible without the support of so many people.

“Firstly, I would like to thank everyone at Liverpool Football Club. I am proud to have played for and captained Liverpool for so many years and to have achieved what we achieved during my time at the club.

“I was lucky to play alongside some great players and under some fantastic managers during my time at Anfield and would like to thank each and every one of them, as well as all of the backroom staff at
the club throughout my time there for the fantastic support they showed me.

“I would like to say a special thank you to Steve Heighway, Dave Shannon and Hugh McAuley for believing in me when I was making my way at Liverpool and for giving me the platform to go on and fulfil my dreams. “Thank you to the amazing fans of Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy for the incredible backing you have given me throughout my career. Your loyalty and support has meant the world,”
he concluded.

Gerrard had 114 caps for England in the National level scoring 21 goals, and was an integral figure to the Liverpool squad before he moved out finally in 2015. Alas, the only major trophy missing from the legend’s cabinet is the English Premier League trophy.
By Ben Fidelis…

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