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Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires with immediate effect

sportsApr 29, 20261718

Millie Bright has announced her immediate retirement from football at age 32 after an ankle injury. Bright spent 12 years at Chelsea, making 314 appearances and winning 20 trophies, including eight Women’s Super League titles. She earned 88 caps for England and finished her club career as Chelsea’s longest serving player and captain. Her departure removes a long-standing defensive leader from Chelsea and England and marks the end of a trophy-laden era for the reigning WSL champions.

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