James Milner Retires at 40: Premier League's Record Appearance Maker Calls It a Day
James Milner retires from football at 40: Premier League's all-time record appearance maker quits - months after saying he was 'open' to staying on at Brighton
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James Milner has retired from professional football at the age of 40 after a distinguished career. He holds the record for the most appearances in Premier League history with 658 matches and has won multiple titles, including the Premier League and Champions League.
- 01James Milner played a record 658 matches in the Premier League.
- 02He won the Premier League twice with Manchester City and the Champions League with Liverpool.
- 03Milner earned 61 caps for the England national team during his career.
- 04He began his career at Leeds United and also played for Swindon, Newcastle, and Aston Villa.
- 05Milner spent his final three seasons at Brighton before retiring.
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James Milner has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. The former midfielder, who started his career at Leeds United at 16, holds the record for the most Premier League appearances with 658 matches. Throughout his career, Milner won the Premier League twice with Manchester City and secured the Champions League title with Liverpool. He also represented the England national team, earning 61 caps. Milner expressed gratitude for his experiences in football, stating on Instagram that he leaves the game with 'immense pride, gratitude, and memories that will stay with me for the rest of my life.'
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