Steven George Gerrard MBE (born 30 May 1980) is an English professional football manager and former player who manages Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
He spent the majority of his playing career as a central midfielder for Liverpool, with most of that time spent as club captain, as well as captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time,
Gerrard was awarded the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award in 2005, and the Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. In 2009, Zinedine Zidane and Pelé said that they considered Gerrard to be the best footballer in the world.
Football's most heartbreaking moments - seven years on from Steven Gerrard's Anfield slip
dailystar.co.ukLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard slipped on the Anfield turd seven years ago today to end their Premier League title hopes.The Reds icon had led his side to a five-point lead at the top of the table with three games to go, taking on second-placed Chelsea.But the Englishman suffered a slip at the wrong moment, his left foot failing to grip in his own half as Demba Ba was left to run and slot past Simon Mignolet.With Willian adding the second in stoppage time and a 3-3 draw following at Crystal Palace a week later, Manchester City were given a clear run at their second title.When Liverpool fans reflect on Brendan Rodgers’ near miss through tear-filled eyes, it is Gerrard’s slip they point to.
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