Soccer

Lucy Bronze fired home the winning penalty to book comeback queens England a place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a dramatic shootout victory over Sweden.

Arsenal have set a new international benchmark by signing Canada forward Olivia Smith from Liverpool for a reported one million pounds ($A2.1 million).

Italy are through to the Women's European Championship last four thanks to a dramatic late win over Norway in Switzerland.

Barcelona have given their iconic No.10 shirt to Lamine Yamal, who'll be wearing the magic number worn for them by Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.

Socceroos fans will have their first chance to buy tickets for next year's World Cup on September 10, when FIFA releases an initial tranche.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is playing the waiting game with teen sensation Nestory Irankunda, who is set for a move from Bayern Munich to Watford.

Chelsea's win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final had an ugly aftermath.

England has secured a spot in the Women's European Championship quarterfinals after a dominant 6-1 victory over Wales

Chelsea have Cole Palmer to thank after beating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final.

Liverpool fans and team boss Arne Slot have paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota at their first pre-season friendly match.

Sweden are showing signs this could be the year they shake off their bridesmaid reputation in women's soccer, crushing Germany 4-1 at the Euros.

English Premier League Crystal Palace have been demoted from the Europa League over a club-ownership issue.

Premier League big guns Newcastle have splashed out $A113 million to bring striker Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.

Defending Premier League champions Liverpool have retired the No.20 shirt worn by late striker Diogo Jota.

Paris St-Germain and Chelsea are readying to do battle in the Club World Cup final, with Australian referee Alireza Faghani chosen to be the man in the middle.

Spain have fought back from a goal down to beat Italy 3-1 and finish on top of Group B in the women's European Championships.

Wrexham's new striker Ryan Hardie was among the goals against an inexperienced Melbourne Victory line-up in their pre-season friendly.

Two of Europe's richest clubs, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, will contest the final of the new Club World Cup being staged in the United States.

Hosts Switzerland have joined Norway in the quarter-finals of the Euro25 competition with a last-gasp goal in front of delirious home fans.

A Serie A match could become the first to be staged outside Europe and will be held in Australia if Italian soccer bosses have their way.