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title: "Liverpool great Gerrard announces retirement"
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# Liverpool great Gerrard announces retirement

> Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday at the age of 36.

By AFP · Published 24 November 2016, 15:23 SAST

## Content

Gerrard spent 17 years at Liverpool, 12 as captain, and won seven major honours including the 2005 Champions League before finishing his career with an 18-month stint at LA Galaxy.

"Following recent media speculation surrounding my future, I can confirm my retirement from playing professional football," Gerrard said in a statement.

"I have had an incredible career and am thankful for each and every moment of my time at Liverpool, England and LA Galaxy."

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