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

James Milner, 40, has announced his retirement from professional football, confirming the news via an Instagram post. The former England and Liverpool midfielder holds the record for the most all-time Premier League appearances. His retirement comes just months after he had expressed openness to continuing his playing career at Brighton.