James Milner will pull on the Liverpool red at Anfield once again after joining the LFC Legends squad for this season's annual charity match. The former Reds vice-captain will face Inter Legends at 3pm on Saturday, March 27, 2027.
Return less than a year after retirement
Milner makes his return to Anfield less than a year after ending a 24-year Premier League career. The midfielder spent eight years with Liverpool FC after joining on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015.
He made 332 appearances and played a key role in one of the most successful eras in the club's history.
Milner's delight at joining Legends
Speaking about joining the LFC Legends squad, Milner said: "I'm thrilled to have the chance to pull on the red shirt again and step back out at Anfield. It's a special place, and playing there in front of the supporters is a feeling like no other."
He added: "What makes the Legends match so special is that it's about more than football. It's a chance to give something back to the fans while supporting the work of the LFC Foundation. I'm delighted to be the first to sign up and can't wait to be part of it."
Foundation support and fundraising impact
The James Milner Foundation has supported the LFC Foundation since 2016, providing over 2,000 children with activities during school holidays. Most recently, it backed four weeks of free football and multi-sport camps in Anfield and Toxteth, run by LFC Foundation coaches for more than 800 children.
The charity fixture, presented by AXA and held in association with Forever Reds, supports the LFC Foundation's ambition of helping 500,000 people a year by 2030. The ten Legends fixtures held so far have raised more than £10m for communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
The rest of the Liverpool FC Legends squad and management team will be announced in the run-up to the fixture. Tickets are priced at £29.50 for adults, £19.50 for concessions and £9.50 for juniors, and are on sale now.
