Jun 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Honduras forward Carlos Costly (13) kicks the ball as England midfielder Steven Gerrard (4) defends during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from international football today and of course from the England captaincy. Many people have been debating which England player should take over the captaincy but more are simply having a laugh at old Stevie G. For Chelsea fans, Steven Gerrard had the misfortune of taking over the captaincy after it was taken from John Terry so he is not very popular.
Add to that his pseudo-legendary status among Liverpool supporters despite putting in a transfer request and you get a player who is not very popular at Stamford Bridge. Here are some of the best reactions from Chelsea fans and otherwise to Steven Gerrard’s retirement from international football.
#DontComeBack RT @england VIDEO: Steven Gerrard speaks exclusively to @FA to confirm his England retirement https://t.co/3mv0nKjOzj
— Sid Celery (@sidcelery) July 21, 2014
Steven Gerrard has retired from international duty.
— A 🪝 (@CFCAdz_) July 21, 2014
About bloody time.
Gerrard retires from international football? Couple months too late in my book. Good riddance
— Over Land & Sea (@DanTheMan1118) July 21, 2014
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