Millie Bright has announced her immediate retirement from football, concluding a remarkable career with Chelsea FC, where she won 20 trophies, including eight Women’s Super League titles and six Women’s FA Cups. Bright, who joined Chelsea in 2014, has been instrumental in the club's success, serving as captain since the start of the 2023-24 season. She also played a vital role for the England national team, winning the 2022 European Championship and leading them to the 2023 World Cup final as captain. Bright has made 314 appearances for Chelsea and earned 88 caps for England. Although sidelined with an ankle injury, she will remain with Chelsea in two off-pitch roles as a trustee of their foundation and as an ambassador. Chelsea praised Bright as a club legend and plans to honor her contributions in their final Women’s Super League match against Manchester United on May 16.