Steven Gerrard began his new adventure in Major League Soccer with a 45 minute showing for Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. The former Liverpool captain, who spent 17 years at Anfield, played in the 2-1 win over Mexican side Club America.
Whole new Galaxy —
Steven Gerrard began his new adventure in Major League Soccer with a 45 minute showing for Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. The former Liverpool captain, who spent 17 years at Anfield, played in the 2-1 win over Mexican side Club America.
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Steven Gerrard waves to the Anfield faithful at the end of his final home match as a permanent Liverpool player.
Anfield farewell —
Steven Gerrard waves to the Anfield faithful at the end of his final home match as a permanent Liverpool player.
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The banners in the crowd say it all. Liverpool supporters pay their tributes to Gerrard.
Devoted fans —
The banners in the crowd say it all. Liverpool supporters pay their tributes to Gerrard.
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Gerrrard hugs Liverpool goalscorer Adam Lallana but his final home match at Anfield ended in a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Early hope —
Gerrrard hugs Liverpool goalscorer Adam Lallana but his final home match at Anfield ended in a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
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Gerrard is one of the most decorated and adored players in Liverpool's illustrious history.
Legend —
Gerrard is one of the most decorated and adored players in Liverpool's illustrious history.
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Gerard Houllier handed Gerrard his Liverpool debut against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield during the 1998-99 season. The midfielder would later go on to play a vital role in his side's first Merseyside derby win for five years against local rivals Everton. A year later, however, Gerrard saw red in a hotly-contested clash between the sides that saw Liverpool lose 1-0 at home.
Breakthrough —
Gerard Houllier handed Gerrard his Liverpool debut against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield during the 1998-99 season. The midfielder would later go on to play a vital role in his side's first Merseyside derby win for five years against local rivals Everton. A year later, however, Gerrard saw red in a hotly-contested clash between the sides that saw Liverpool lose 1-0 at home.
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England manager Kevin Keegan gave Gerrard his international debut in 2000 during a friendly match with Ukraine. He would go on to play at Euro 2000 and was one of few positives from a tournament that saw England crash out in the group stages.
International —
England manager Kevin Keegan gave Gerrard his international debut in 2000 during a friendly match with Ukraine. He would go on to play at Euro 2000 and was one of few positives from a tournament that saw England crash out in the group stages.
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Gerrard holds aloft the UEFA Cup in 2001 after his goal in the final helped Liverpool overcome CD Alaves. The win saw Liverpool complete a "treble," having won the League Cup earlier in the season and the FA Cup just days before.
Treble glory —
Gerrard holds aloft the UEFA Cup in 2001 after his goal in the final helped Liverpool overcome CD Alaves. The win saw Liverpool complete a "treble," having won the League Cup earlier in the season and the FA Cup just days before.
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On an historic night in Munich, Gerrard wheels away in celebration after his goal during the 5-1 thumping of Germany. The win helped England on their way to qualification for the 2002 World Cup but he would miss out through injury.
World Cup heartache —
On an historic night in Munich, Gerrard wheels away in celebration after his goal during the 5-1 thumping of Germany. The win helped England on their way to qualification for the 2002 World Cup but he would miss out through injury.
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Another cup final goal helped Liverpool win the 2003 League Cup over a Manchester United side that would go on to lift the Premier League trophy.
Getting shirty —
Another cup final goal helped Liverpool win the 2003 League Cup over a Manchester United side that would go on to lift the Premier League trophy.
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In October 2003, Liverpool manager Houllier made Gerrard club captain, taking over the role from defender Sami Hyypia.
Captain fantastic —
In October 2003, Liverpool manager Houllier made Gerrard club captain, taking over the role from defender Sami Hyypia.
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With less than five minutes left to play and needing one more goal to avoid Champions League elimination at the hands of Olympiakos, Gerrard -- in front of the Kop end -- ran onto Neil Mellor's header and hit the ball on the half volley, sending it arrowing into the bottom corner. The goal sparked scenes of delirium at Anfield and ensured Liverpool progressed out of the group stages.
Back from the brink —
With less than five minutes left to play and needing one more goal to avoid Champions League elimination at the hands of Olympiakos, Gerrard -- in front of the Kop end -- ran onto Neil Mellor's header and hit the ball on the half volley, sending it arrowing into the bottom corner. The goal sparked scenes of delirium at Anfield and ensured Liverpool progressed out of the group stages.
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Following Gerrard's heroics against Olympiakos, Liverpool made it all the way to the semifinals where they would play Chelsea. After a tense match at Stamford Bridge finished 0-0, Luis Garcia's infamous "ghost goal" sent the Reds through to their first European Cup final for 20 years.
Ghost goal —
Following Gerrard's heroics against Olympiakos, Liverpool made it all the way to the semifinals where they would play Chelsea. After a tense match at Stamford Bridge finished 0-0, Luis Garcia's infamous "ghost goal" sent the Reds through to their first European Cup final for 20 years.
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In the final -- dubbed "The Miracle in Instanbul" -- Liverpool came back from 3-0 down at halftime, against an AC Milan side containing the likes of Kaka, Andrea Pirlo and Andriy Shevchenko, to win on penalties. Gerrard described the win as "the greatest night of his life" and a few Liverpool fans would probably agree.
And the rest is history —
In the final -- dubbed "The Miracle in Instanbul" -- Liverpool came back from 3-0 down at halftime, against an AC Milan side containing the likes of Kaka, Andrea Pirlo and Andriy Shevchenko, to win on penalties. Gerrard described the win as "the greatest night of his life" and a few Liverpool fans would probably agree.
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The 2006 FA Cup final offered up yet another typical Gerrard performance. Liverpool were on the brink on losing to West Ham, when the captain rifled home a shot at the death to send the game into extra time. Liverpool would go on to lift the cup, winning 3-1 on penalties.
Saviour —
The 2006 FA Cup final offered up yet another typical Gerrard performance. Liverpool were on the brink on losing to West Ham, when the captain rifled home a shot at the death to send the game into extra time. Liverpool would go on to lift the cup, winning 3-1 on penalties.
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Perhaps Gerrard's most defining moment in recent years came against Chelsea at Anfield. Liverpool were on course for their first league title since the 1989-90 season before Gerrard slipped and allowed Demba Ba to run through on goal and score. Chelsea went on to win 2-0, all-but handing Manchester City the title -- leaving Gerrard without the Premier League trophy he so desperately craved.
Caution —
Perhaps Gerrard's most defining moment in recent years came against Chelsea at Anfield. Liverpool were on course for their first league title since the 1989-90 season before Gerrard slipped and allowed Demba Ba to run through on goal and score. Chelsea went on to win 2-0, all-but handing Manchester City the title -- leaving Gerrard without the Premier League trophy he so desperately craved.
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In Gerrard's last game against Liverpool's sworn rivals United he lasted just 40 seconds. Coming on as a half-time substitute, he played a fabulous pass and made a crunching tackle, before losing his composure and stamping on Ander Herrera, leaving referee Martin Atkinson no choice but to send him off.
Seeing red —
In Gerrard's last game against Liverpool's sworn rivals United he lasted just 40 seconds. Coming on as a half-time substitute, he played a fabulous pass and made a crunching tackle, before losing his composure and stamping on Ander Herrera, leaving referee Martin Atkinson no choice but to send him off.
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