Are you 24 or older?

Help us verify your age by providing an honest response. This site contains gambling advertising for 24+.

Age-restricted content

You’re not old enough to view betting content. You’ll be redirected to the homepage.

alt

This page contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission.

+18 or +21, depending on state | Commercial Content | T&C's Apply | Play Responsibly | Publishing Principles
James MilnerGetty Images

Milner breaks Neymar & Rooney assists record & then issues hilarious response!

Cable Replacement
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries the main CBS television network for live marquee matches

✅ Includes Univision and TUDN for extensive Spanish-language broadcasts

✅ Unlimited Cloud DVR to record live matches


Monthly from$59.99
Spanish Coverage
ViX Logo

ViX Premium

✅ Streams every single Champions League match live

✅ Exclusive Spanish-language home for the tournament

✅ Bundles extensive Liga MX and international soccer coverage


Monthly from$6.99
English Language Exclusivity
Paramount+ Logo

Paramount+

✅ Streams every single Champions League match live and on-demand

✅ Exclusive English-language home for the tournament

✅ Provides the popular "Golazo Show" whip-around broadcast


Monthly from$8.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries the main CBS television network for live marquee matches

✅ Includes Univision and TUDN for extensive Spanish-language broadcasts

✅ Unlimited Cloud DVR to record live matches


Monthly from$59.99
Spanish Coverage
ViX Logo

ViX Premium

✅ Streams every single Champions League match live

✅ Exclusive Spanish-language home for the tournament

✅ Bundles extensive Liga MX and international soccer coverage


Monthly from$6.99
English Language Exclusivity
Paramount+ Logo

Paramount+

✅ Streams every single Champions League match live and on-demand

✅ Exclusive English-language home for the tournament

✅ Provides the popular "Golazo Show" whip-around broadcast


Monthly from$8.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV

DirecTV

✅ Carries the main CBS television network for live marquee matches

✅ Includes Univision and TUDN for extensive Spanish-language broadcasts

✅ Unlimited Cloud DVR to record live matches


Monthly from$59.99

James Milner provided another social media gem on Wednesday after he learned that he had broken a Champions League assists record.

The Liverpool midfielder turned in a fine performance as the Reds smashed Roma 5-2 at Anfield to put them in the driving seat of their semi-final tie.

And with Milner setting up Roberto Firmino's second goal as he delivered the second-half corner that was headed home by the Brazilian, he put his name in Champions League history.

That set-piece was the former England midfielder's ninth assist of Liverpool's Champions League campaign - and no player has ever managed that many in a single season.

The best previous Champions League assists totals over a full season were achieved by Neymar (eight in 2016-17) and Wayne Rooney (eight in 2013-14).

It would seem the adulation hasn't gone to Milner's head, however, with the 32-year-old posting a hilarious message on social media when learning of the feat.

He wrote on Twitter in response to UEFA confirming the record: "Funny that - I don't like anyone assisting me with the dishes #blotchydryingtekkers"

Milner also left a note of support for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with it looking like the England international is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury that manager Jurgen Klopp described as "really bad".

The former Manchester City man wrote: "It was a good night, but soured by the injury to the Ox, who’s been fantastic. Get fit soon mate."

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

Follow GOAL on Google