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Joao Pedro, Brighton's Brazilian striker, has joined high-spending EPL rivals Chelsea. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChelsea sign Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Brighton

EPL giants Chelsea continue to splash the cash, bolstering their attack with the signing of Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton.

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Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has left Lyon and signed for English giants Chelsea. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMatildas lynchpin Ellie Carpenter signs for Chelsea

Right-back Ellie Carpenter has penned a four-year-deal with Women's Super League giants Chelsea, ending her time with Lyon.

Mohen Govender

Chloe Berryhill (left) with club teammate Adriana Taranto.

SoccerPremiumA-League veteran says next generation of Matildas profiting

Matildas midfielder Chloe Berryhill says the rise in standard in the A-League Women has equipped the younger generation with better tools to tackle their national team call-ups.

Ben Smith

A Gonzalo Garcia goal has helped Spanish giants Real Madrid reach the Club World Cup last eight. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumDortmund, Madrid march on to Club World Cup quarters

Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid in a Club World Cup quarter-final clash after both squeezed past their last-16 opponents.

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Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has moved across London from Chelsea to Arsenal. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumArsenal sign former Chelsea goalkeeper Arrizabalaga

Three-time Premier League runners-up Arsenal have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga after the Spanish goalkeeper's Chelsea contract expired.

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Perth Glory’s season will officially begin on July 27.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory, Kingsway and Stirling lock in Australia Cup fixtures

WA’s three Australia Cup teams - Perth Glory, Olympic Kingsway and Stirling Macedonia - have had the dates finalised for their round of 32 clashes.

Ben Smith

Remy Siemsen of the Matildas reacts after a missed shot.

SoccerCommentsPremiumRemy and willing: Siemsen eager to nail down Tillies spot

After a stop-start international career to this point, Matildas forward Remy Siemsen is pushing herself to cement a spot in the Australia squad ahead of next year’s Women’s Asian Cup.

Ben Smith

Al-Hilal players moments after knocking out Manchester City from the Club World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumAl-Hilal stun City and football world, Inter Milan out

Manchester City have been ousted from the Club World Cup by little-fancied Al-Hilal, while Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.

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Michelle Heyman (left) and Charlotte Grant (right) have spoken highly of Joe Montemurro’s first week in charge.

SoccerPremiumMatildas marvel at Montemurro motivation

A trio of Matildas have hailed the instant impact of new coach Joe Montemurro, with full-back Charli Grant going as far as to label the in-camp energy as the best she has been part of.

Ben Smith

Joe Montemurro declared himself pleased with the Matildas showing.

SoccerCommentsProgress enough to satisfy Montemurro amid Slovenia draw

In his first week on the job, Matildas coach Joe Montemurro’s message to his troops has been akin to ‘practice makes perfect’; the performance, rather than the result against Slovenia, suggests it has sunk in.

Ben Smith

Lionel Messi's quest for Club World Cup glory with Inter Miami is over after a PSG thrashing. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMessi's Miami out of Club World Cup, Bayern power on

European giants Bayern Munich and PSG will clash in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals after both scored four times in their respective round-of-16 wins.

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The Matildas were denied victory late at HBF Park.

SoccerCommentsMatildas denied late despite improved performance

The Matildas have been stunned by a last-gasp equaliser as Slovenia secured a dramatic 1-1 draw at HBF Park to deny Australia a series sweep.

Ben Smith

Chelsea have overcome a two-hour weather delay and Benfica to reach the Club World Cup last eight. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChelsea, Palmeiras progress to Club World Cup quarters

Chelsea have beaten Benfica in dramatic fashion to set up a quarter-final clash with Brazilian club Palmeiras at the Club World Cup in the United States.

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Former Juventus and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has signed a two-year deal with Monaco. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumPogba aims to reboot turbulent career with Monaco move

Former France World Cup winner Paul Pogba is hoping to put a stellar career back on track with a move to Ligue 1 high-fliers Monaco.

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Coach Joe Montemurro wants the Matildas to be more proactive in their second clash with Slovenia. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumBe bold and brave: Montemurro gives Matildas wings

The Matildas were error-riddled and stagnant at times during their 3-0 win over Slovenia, but it was an important first step in the Joe Montemurro era.

Justin Chadwick

Joe Montemurro is hoping for an improved performance against Slovenia.

SoccerCommentsMontemurro eager to see Matildas build on foundations

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has empowered his players to be bold and attack the second leg of their two-game series against Slovenia at HBF Park on Sunday with bravery.

Ben Smith

Attendances have been down for the FIFA Club World Cup group-stage matches in the US. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumA million empty seats for Club World Cup group stage

The Club World Cup is moving on to the knockout rounds that could soon resemble a Champions League clone, but there has been plenty of empty seats.

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Keith Andrews has been handed the task of succeeding Thomas Frank as manager at Brentford. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumBrentford turn to Andrews to fill gap left by Frank

Brentford have appointed set-piece coach Keith Andrews as new manager after Thomas Frank's departure to take on the sacked Ange Postecoglou's job at Tottenham.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy's stint as manager of English club Leicester has come to an end. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumVan Nistelrooy out as coach of relegated Leicester

Leicester say former Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed to terminate his contract as coach of the relegated English club.

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Hayley Raso of Australia celebrates after scoring the teams third goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumRaso revels in late cameo and Matildas return

After three months out with a quad injury, Hayley Raso has shared her delight at making a winning — and scoring — return to competitive football in Perth.

Ben Smith

Hayley Raso scoring Australia's third goal in the 3-0 win over Slovenia that flattered the Matildas. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumError-riddled Matildas not a concern: Montemurro

Slovenia have unleashed a whopping 20 shots in Joe Montemurro's first game in charge of the Matildas, but Australia still escaped with a 3-0 win.

Justin Chadwick

Erling Haaland (r) scored his 300th career goal when Manchester City thrashed Juventus. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumHaaland earns milestone in Man City romp, Real advance

Manchester City have thrashed Juventus 5-2 to finish top of Group G at the Club World Cup, while Real Madrid and Al Hilal also qualified for the round of 16.

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Matildas Coach Joe Montemurro was happy with his side.

SoccerComments‘The perfect game’: Montemurro happy with Slovenia challenge

The Matildas were not exactly firing on all cylinders against Slovenia in their 3-0 win at HBF Park - so why did Australia coach Joe Montemurro label it ‘the perfect game’?

Ben Smith

Holly McNamara (L) being congratulated after her maiden international goal in the win over Slovenia. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMcNamara ends goal drought to help save sloppy Matildas

Holly McNamara has broken her international goal drought to help lead the Matildas to a 3-0 win over Slovenia at HBF Park.

Justin Chadwick