Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from playing professional football, on this day in 2016.
The announcement came a little over a week after the former Liverpool captain, then aged 36, had left LA Galaxy, the only other club on his resume.
In a statement, he said: “I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football. I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy.”
Steven Gerrard confirms retirement from professional football.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
It marked the end of a playing career which saw Gerrard come through the academy system of his hometown club to become a European champion and play for England more than 100 times.
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