Bayern Munich bid farewell to retiring stars Xabi Alonso and Philipp Lahm as they play their final game

BAYERN MUNICH stage an emotional farewell to their retiring trio Xabi Alonso, Philipp Lahm and Tom Starke.

Bundesliga giants presented their stars with parting gifts before their final game of the season against SC Freiburg.

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The club are also saying goodbye to coach Hermann Gerland, with the 62-year-old being a long-term coach at the Allianz Arena.

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Lahm received a set of Taylor Made golf clubs and a personalised golf bag – while also being handed a huge picture and a bouquet of flowers.

Alonso and Starke also received a bunch of flowers and an image of themselves.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid man also received a box with what looked to have flowers in.

While Starke had a bike, cactie and a Route 66 sign in his box.

Lahm has played for Bayern Munich since 1995, racking up over 300 appearances for the Bundesliga champions.

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Meanwhile Alonso has only played for Bayern for three years, while Starke will be staying at the club in a non-playing capacity.

But it will be Gerland’s final match in the dug out at the Allianz Arena.

To celebrate Lahm’s illustrious career, fans held up posters of the fan favourite in an emotional tribute.

The club’s farewell began when it was the their last training sessions with Bayern.

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