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England, Chelsea defender Millie Bright retires from soccer because of injuries

  • Chelsea Football Club captain Millie Bright announced her retirement from football at age 32 on Wednesday, effective immediately after playing injured for the last six years.
  • Joining the Blues in 2015 from Doncaster Belles, Bright made 314 appearances and secured 20 trophies, leaving as the club's longest-serving player and record Super League appearance holder with 216 matches.
  • Before retiring from international duty, Bright earned 88 caps for England, playing a key role in the Lionesses' 2022 European Championship title and captaining the team to the 2023 World Cup final.
  • Chelsea confirmed Bright will remain involved as a club ambassador and trustee of their foundation, with the club planning to mark her service during the final Super League match of the season on May 16.
  • "I'm ready to go into a new era," Bright said, adding she is "ready to say goodbye" to playing; she remains committed to the club, transitioning into her new roles off the pitch.
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St Catharines Standard broke the news in Welland, Canada on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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