Millie Bright Announces Immediate Retirement from Football
‘I’ve given all I can’: Chelsea’s Millie Bright announces retirement with immediate effect
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Millie Bright, Chelsea's club captain, has announced her immediate retirement from football after a distinguished career, which includes winning eight Women’s Super League titles and six Women’s FA Cups. Bright, who also captained England to the 2023 World Cup final, will remain with Chelsea in ambassadorial roles.
- 01Millie Bright retires after a successful career with Chelsea, winning 20 trophies.
- 02She has been a key player since joining Chelsea in 2014 and served as club captain since 2023.
- 03Bright won the 2022 European Championship with England and led the team to the 2023 World Cup final.
- 04She played 314 matches for Chelsea and earned 88 caps for the national team.
- 05Bright will continue her association with Chelsea in off-pitch roles.
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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.
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Bright's retirement marks the end of an era for Chelsea, impacting team dynamics and leadership.
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