James Milner Joining Brighton after Departure from Liverpool

Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner waves to supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on May 28, 2023. (AFP)
Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner waves to supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on May 28, 2023. (AFP)
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James Milner Joining Brighton after Departure from Liverpool

Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner waves to supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on May 28, 2023. (AFP)
Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner waves to supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on May 28, 2023. (AFP)

James Milner is joining Brighton on a free transfer after his departure from Liverpool.

The versatile 37-year-old midfielder signed a one-year contract Wednesday with the option for a further 12 months.

Milner will join Brighton once his contract with Liverpool expires on June 30, adding experience to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad ahead of the club’s first European campaign. Brighton will play in the Europa League next season after a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.

"He’s an excellent addition for us," De Zerbi said, "and I’m sure he will help to bring us to an even higher level."

Milner, who made 61 international appearances for England from 2009-16, began his career with Leeds and has also played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City.

He won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup during eight years at Anfield.

Milner is third in the list of all-time Premier League appearances with 619, behind Gareth Barry (652) and Ryan Giggs (632).



Saudi National Team Starts Participation at Third GCC Beach Games in Oman

The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
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Saudi National Team Starts Participation at Third GCC Beach Games in Oman

The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA

The Saudi national team began its participation in the Third Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games on Saturday, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, by facing off against the Bahraini team in the beach handball event.

The match ended with the Bahraini national team winning by two halves to one, SPA reported.
The Saudi delegation consists of 50 players competing in seven beach sports, including beach soccer, handball, volleyball, swimming, paragliding, and athletics.
This evening, the official opening ceremony will take place at Qurum Natural Park in Muscat.

The event will feature artistic and cultural performances that reflect the essence of Gulf identity.