The very best pictures and Inter's farewell video from Javier Zanetti's final match at the San Siro

After 19 years with the same club, 40-year-old Inter captain Javier Zanetti played his final match the San Siro. Though the last season of his 22-year career won't conclude until next week at Chievo Verona, Inter honored his many brilliant achievements after their final home match against Lazio, which they won 4-1.

Zanetti did not start — prompting angry whistles for Inter manager Walter Mazzarri before the match — but when Rodrigo Palacio and Mauro Icardi scored their goals, they both celebrated by running over to the bench and hugging Zanetti.

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Zanetti finally entered the match in the 52nd minute. Once the final whistle blew, Zanetti, who will now become a director for the club, struggled to hold back the tears before being joined on the pitch by his family.

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