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19th May 2017
09:34am BST

"Stevie G... hope you're well, mate I just want to say a huge congratulations on your retirement." "What a special career, fantastic player. For me, probably the most enjoyable partner throughout my career as a midfielder. The best passer of a ball I've ever played with and you deserve all the accolades that you're getting, mate."Gerrard then got a bit emotional, opening up about how envious he was of Alonso's success at club and international level, before adding that his departure from Anfield left him heartbroken.
"What a special career for club and country. I'm very jealous of you having a World Cup winners' medal, I'm very jealous of you having league titles in Germany and in Spain, but you deserve it, mate. As I've said, I couldn't ask for a better midfield partner and when you left, it broke me heart, but you'll always have a special place at this football club and you're always welcome to come and visit."https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/865312030554771457
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