The football world reacts to Giorgio's retirement

12 December 2023. The day our former captain, legend and champions Giorgio Chiellini officially hung up his boots. The burly centre-back himself took to social media to make the announcment:

Since then, a flood of heartfelt posts have been published from around the globe to recognise and appreciate the 39-year-old's stellar career.

We take a look at just a few below.

AND THEN, OF COURSE...