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Former Liverpool defender has paid tribute to ex-teammate Xabi Alonso after the Spaniard announced his international retirement.
The World Cup winner called time on his career with La Roja on Wednesday, and Carragher took to Twitter to praise the former Reds midfielder.
The pass master @XabiAlonso retires from international football a legend. WC, Euros and more importantly a CL winner!!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) August 27, 2014
Alonso left Liverpool for Real Madrid in 2009.
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