Who's who of football hail Frank Lampard after his retirement

Former England and Chelsea midfield star Frank Lampard hanged up his boots at the age of 38 after turning down 'a number of exciting offers' in Britain and abroad. The midfielder who is still Chelsea's highest goal scorer received a lot of good wishes from his former mates, coaches and teams. Here are the best reactions:

After all those Chelsea battles & Frank Lampard now retiring, I can finally admit the respect I had for him & that he was a great player!

— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) February 2, 2017

What a career. Thank you, Frank. #SuperFrank pic.twitter.com/IjolD8EtWp

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 2, 2017

Lampard in this video is what football is all about pic.twitter.com/ch5igZZNJC

— Liam Williams (@LWilliams) February 2, 2017

Football is filled not only with rivalries, but also with indelible memories. Thanks, Frank Lampard, for your contributions to the game! pic.twitter.com/r64JyTgvPM

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 2, 2017

One of the best players ever to play the game! Congratulations to your incredible career! pic.twitter.com/RrDXThKzV1

— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) February 2, 2017

It was a pleasure to win together. Good luck on your next stage / Fue un placer ganar contigo. Suerte en tu próxima estación #Lampard pic.twitter.com/fJUqzk1oCu

— Fernando Torres (@Torres) February 2, 2017

Good luck, thanks for the memories and all the best for the next chapter of your career, Frank Lampard! #mcfc pic.twitter.com/qzsusKvEdI

— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 2, 2017

Gd luck to Lamps on his next chapter... one of the @premierleague greats... pleasure to play with & against! Facebook Live Tribute 2moro! pic.twitter.com/9dVGjPyZaN

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 2, 2017

Thank you for everything Captain! Good luck in your new stage! #SuperFrank pic.twitter.com/12Z8MW7Iee

— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) February 2, 2017

Always a pleasure to play with #SuperFrank I wish u the very best for the future! Amazing career! Miss the dressing room! #lampard Imago/BPI pic.twitter.com/OMNOjsof7x

— Michael Ballack (@Ballack) February 2, 2017