The LA Galaxy man retired from professional football on Thursday after a glittering career, predominantly at Liverpool, where he became an Anfield idol.
And one of the most touching homages came from a former rival, as ex-Manchester United man Patrice Evra had warm praise for his old adversary.
“The most consistent English player, and a real captain!” the Juventus full-back wrote on his Instagram page, alongside of a photo of the two stars tussling in a United-Liverpool clash.
Una foto publicada por Patrice Evra (@patrice.evra) el 24 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 9:18 PST
But Evra was far from the only former foe to pay his respects - the likes of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla all showered the Reds legend with praise.
Una foto publicada por Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) el 24 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 8:01 PST
Una foto publicada por John Terry (@johnterry.26) el 24 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 7:46 PST
Una foto publicada por Santi Cazorla (@santicazorla) el 24 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 8:47 PST
Una foto publicada por Jack Wilshere (@jackwilshere) el 24 de Nov de 2016 a la(s) 9:39 PST
