Fran Kirby News & Updates

Fran Kirby interview: Body shaming is rife in women's game, it's vital to speak out

It was only a five-second clip from her recent documentary, but the reaction made Fran Kirby know sh...

Dec 09, 2023 • Yahoo! Sports

Fran Kirby makes England pressure pay in World Cup win over Mexico

Goals from Fran Kirby and Karen Carney gave England 2-1 win over Mexico in their second Women’s Wo...

Jun 13, 2015 • The Guardian

England’s Fran Kirby retires from international football before Euro 2025

England midfielder Fran Kirby has retired from international football with immediate effect. Kirby, ...

Jun 02, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

Kirby to take time over summer to decide future

Brighton striker Fran Kirby says she has "got the summer" to work out her future after losing the FA...

Jun 01, 2026 • AOL

Fran Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of season after nine years

Fran Kirby will leave Chelsea when her contract expires at the end of the season — bringing her ni...

May 03, 2024 • The New York Times

'I thought it was a heart attack' - how collapse changed Kirby's life

Fran Kirby felt for a while that something wasn't right - the fatigue, the nausea, the persistent br...

Oct 11, 2025 • MSN

Lionesses' Fran Kirby announces international retirement before women's Euros

June 3 (Reuters) - England women's midfielder Fran Kirby, who earned 77 caps for the Lionesses, anno...

Jun 03, 2025 • Reuters

Chelsea’s Fran Kirby Opens Up On Body Image Issues

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Fran Kirby of Chelsea looks on during the Vitality Wome...

Jan 10, 2024 • Forbes

Fran Kirby: My heart problem could have taken my career – it was hard to accept

Fran Kirby, 31, is an English footballer who helped the England women’s national team win the Euro...

Jun 25, 2025 • MSN

Fran Kirby: Lionesses icon rolling back the years for Brighton as Seagulls eye FA Cup glory

Fran Kirby's achievements throughout her career to date make for remarkable reading. Part of the Lio...

May 06, 2026 • Yahoo UK & Ireland

Fran Kirby: Chelsea Women forward extends contract to 2023 with option of extra year

Chelsea Women forward Fran Kirby has extended her contract at the club until 2023 with the option of...

Mar 12, 2021 • Sky Sports

Fran Kirby announces international retirement ahead of Euro 2025

Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football becoming the second Lioness to r...

Jun 03, 2025 • Yahoo

Fran Kirby announces England retirement to 'prolong' career

England legend Fran Kirby has announced her international retirement, telling ESPN she has made the ...

Apr 05, 2026 • MSN

Fran Kirby ‘really respected’ Sarina Wiegman honesty in ‘tough’ Euro 2025 exclusion

Fran Kirby says it was “really tough” to hear she would not make England’s 2025 European Champ...

Jun 24, 2025 • The New York Times

Brighton sign Fran Kirby following Chelsea departure

Brighton have completed the signing of England international Fran Kirby on a free transfer. The 31-y...

Jul 03, 2024 • The New York Times

Fran Kirby returns to Lionesses squad as Sarina Wiegman reveals Beth Mead decision

Kirby and Mead were key players as England won the Euros but both missed out on this summer’s Wome...

Oct 16, 2023 • AOL

Fran Kirby: The truth about me, Earps and Bright quitting the Lionesses

This summer The i Paper’s Katherine Lucas will be in Switzerland with exclusive news, interviews a...

Jun 25, 2025 • MSN

Brighton’s Fran Kirby: ‘Instead of running around like a headless chicken, I stand and assess’

Former Chelsea forward is thriving on the south coast and aiming for victory in the Women’s FA Cup...

May 08, 2026 • The Guardian

Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby withdraw from England squad before Switzerland friendly

England’s Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby will be unavailable for the Lionesses’ friendly against Swi...

Dec 01, 2024 • The New York Times

‘I never could have dreamt it’ – Fran Kirby on Brighton Women’s plans for historic new purpose-built stadium

Fran Kirby hailed Brighton & Hove Albion’s ambition in women’s football as the club announced pl...

Apr 28, 2026 • Yahoo Sports

How Fran Kirby, Ilona Maher and Aryna Sabalenka are protecting next generation from body image concerns

"Everyone should feel that they can do whatever they want to their body and look the way that they w...

Apr 15, 2026 • Sky Sports

Fran Kirby says new Brighton stadium will help attract players

Fran Kirby believes Albion ’s plan for a new stadium will help them attract players. And they have...

Apr 30, 2026 • The Argus

Sam Kerr becomes Chelsea's all-time top scorer in the WSL

Sam Kerr has become Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer in the Women's Super League after scoring her ...

May 03, 2026 • ESPN on MSN

Fran Kirby and Brighton set sights on Manchester United after big wins

Fran Kirby has explained how Albion claimed two of the best scalps in the women’s game – as they...

Apr 30, 2026 • The Argus

Kirby on Brighton Women’s plans for historic new purpose-built stadium

Fran Kirby hailed Brighton & Hove Albion’s ambition in women’s football as the club announced pl...

Apr 28, 2026 • Yahoo Sports

Fran Kirby denies Lionesses leadership vacuum after joining pre-Euros exodus

Kirby was one of three England players to withdraw from the squad last month She believes England st...

Jun 25, 2025 • MSN

Ex-England star explains why Albion are now beating the best

Fran Kirby has explained how Albion claimed two of the best scalps in the women’s game – as they...

Apr 30, 2026 • Yahoo Sports UK