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Steven Gerrard Retires from Football: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
- Updated: November 24, 2016
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has officially announced his retirement from football after an 18-year career at the peak of the sport, 17 of which were spent in the Premier League.
Rob Harris of the Associated Press confirmed Gerrard’s plan to hang up his boots, and the Press Association provided a statement from the now-retired superstar, who had special praise for his former employers:
Steven Gerrard’s statement announcing his retirement from professional football pic.twitter.com/nV6srFyqwu
— PA Sport (@pasport) November 24, 2016
BT Sport presenter Gary Lineker also sat down with Gerrard as part of an exclusive interview, where he explained his motivation to call time on his playing days:
In an exclusive interview with @GaryLineker, Steven Gerrard reveals the reasons behind his retirement. https://t.co/oR2WtmTwWD
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) November 24, 2016
The Anfield icon played the final match of his career in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s MLS play-off defeat to the Colorado Rapids at the beginning of November, and his retirement quashes any rumours of a playing return to Merseyside.
The Liverpool Echo’s James Pearce paid a heartfelt tribute to Gerrard following Thursday’s announcement:
Was an honour to watch Steven Gerrard’s career unfold. He leaves behind so many memories that will never fade. His legend will only grow.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) November 24, 2016
Gerrard leaves a legacy as one of the greatest players ever to have graced the Premier League, having made his Liverpool debut in 1998, going …
