Liverpool legend James Milner announces retirement after record-breaking career
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SportFootballJames MilnerJames Milner, the Premier League's all-time record appearance maker, has retired from professional footballFormer Liverpool midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.The former Reds and Manchester City midfielder has called time on his illustrious career after breaking the all-time Premier League appearance record at the end of the 2025-26 season while at Brighton.Milner wrote: "After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career. From making my debut for Leeds, who I supported growing up, at the age of 16 and becoming the Premier League’s youngest scorer, I could never have dreamed of the journey I’ve been on, right through to not being able to lift my foot last year and then coming back to be part of Brighton qualifying for Europe for the second time in their history at the age of 40."To have gone on to represent Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton — and not forgetting a memorable month at Swindon — has been an incredible privilege.
Every club has played a huge role in my life and career, and I want to thank everyone involved — the owners, staff, coaches, teammates and supporters who welcomed me and helped me along the way."For the latest Liverpool FC news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook at LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool by clicking here.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.James MilnerLiverpool FC