Millie Bright Retires from Football at 32 After 'Most Challenging Two Years'
Chelsea defender cites mental health struggles and abuse as reasons for retirement, plans to focus on horses and family
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- Millie Bright has retired from football at 32 after leaving Chelsea with 294 appearances, eight WSL titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups.
- The Euro 2022 winner and former England captain describes the past two years as the most challenging of her life, citing mental health struggles and online abuse as key reasons for her retirement.
- She has returned to her family's farm in Sheffield and plans to remain involved with Chelsea as an ambassador.
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Millie Bright has retired from football at 32 after leaving Chelsea with 294 appearances, eight WSL titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups. The Euro 2022 winner and former England captain describes the past two years as the most challenging of her life, citing mental health struggles and online abuse as key reasons for her retirement. She has returned to her family's farm in Sheffield and plans to remain involved with Chelsea as an ambassador.






