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Inter Milan have claimed early bragging rights over Juventus in Perth.

SoccerPremiumItaly’s top dogs Inter Milan claim bragging rights over Juve

A slick Inter Milan have shown exactly why they are Italy’s top dogs as they held off Juventus 2-1 at Optus Stadium to end their Calcio Italiano involvement undefeated.

Ben Smith

A black-and-white army descended on Optus Stadium on Saturday.

SoccerPremium‘Dream come true’: Black-and-white army descends on Perth

A black-and-white army descended on Optus Stadium on Saturday, but it wasn’t the one West Australians have come to know.

Aaron Kirby

Italian Soccer legend Alessandro Del Piero poses for a photo at the Crystal Club at Crown Towers Justin Benson-Cooper

Soccer‘Derby d’Italia’ down under: Icons relish Juve, Inter clash

Perth has already witnessed ‘Derby della Madonnina’ — now it welcomes ‘Derby d’Italia’ as Italy’s two most successful football teams prepare to battle in the Optus Stadium colosseum. 

Ben Smith

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Kenan Yildiz meets fans during the opening of the Juventus House Perth on August 06, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images)

SoccerPremiumJuve’s Turkish star Yildiz set to light up Optus Stadium

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti is hopeful Turkish star Kenan Yildiz will play an increased role as his side relish the chance to take on Inter Milan at Optus Stadium.

Ben Smith

The ongoing pay dispute between ALW players and the APL rolls on as a new season nears. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumPlayers felt 'bypassed' by A-Leagues' pay proposal

A-League Women players feel they have been bypassed by the Australian Professional Leagues' decision to announce a new pay deal proposal directly to media.

Anna Harrington

Perth Glory have signed Ella Buchanan.

SoccerPremiumAll Star, Young Matilda signs on with Perth Glory

Perth Glory have begun to shore up their defensive stocks in the wake of Tijan Mckenna and Grace Johnston’s departures, with A-League Women All-Star Ella Buchanan making the move out west.

Ben Smith

Egypt's Mohamed Salah acknowledges Trabzonspor fans on Thursday night. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumSalah moves to Turkey, Vinicius Jr stays in Madrid

Liverpool legend has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor and been welcomed by ecstatic supporters.

Staff Writers

Gianni Infantino, centre, speaks to FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, left, in Morocco. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerNothing has changed over boycott, UEFA warns Infantino

European soccer's governing body has said its threat to boycott FIFA competitions remains, despite an apology over a failed plan to sell stakes in World Cup.

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Katrina Gorry is taking time out from soccer but hopes to return to the Matildas next year. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMatildas mainstay takes break from the sport

Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer.

Anna Harrington

Socceroos striker Awer Mabil has signed for Melbourne City in A-League Men. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumSocceroo makes long-awaited A-League Men return

Socceroos winger Awer Mabil has returned to the A-League Men competition after spending more than a decade playing throughout Europe.

Anna Harrington

Juventus have touched down in Perth.

SoccerPremiumThey’re here! Juventus touch down for first-ever Perth visit

Italian football giants Juventus have been greeted with plenty of fanfare after touching down for what is their very first visit to Perth.

Josh Kempton

FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to come under intense scrutiny, despite internal support. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremium'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.

Staff Writers

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UPDATEDPremiumNext move for football stars who fled Iran

Two Iranian-born soccer players who defied Tehran have broken their silence after an act that “means more than words can express”.

Emma Kirk and Ria Pandey

German coach Matthias Jaissle has taken at Newcastle, who open their season against Liverpool. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumNewcastle confirm Jaissle as coach after Howe departure

Newcastle United have confirmed German coach Matthias Jaissle as coach of the EPL club following last week's departure of Eddie Howe.

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Luka Modric of AC Milan and Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale share a moment after the final whistle.

SoccerPremiumMilan, Inter play out draw in Calcio Italiano opener

Inter Milan and AC Milan have played out a somewhat tame 1-1 draw at Optus Stadium as Calcio Italiano got underway with an evenly-fought Milanese derby.

Ben Smith

AC Milan fans walk to Optus stadium ahead of the match between AC Milan and Inter. Justin Benson-Cooper

SoccerBellissimo! Milan and Inter fans light up Perth

Two of the world game’s biggest clubs have brought an authentic European football atmosphere to Perth as AC Milan and Inter Milan brought a taste of Italy down under.

Ben Smith

Luka Modric of AC Milan talks with Goncalo Ramos.

SoccerRECAP: Late penalty see Milan derby spoils shared

It’s a clash of traditional rivals, on the other side of the globe to where they come from - and it’s a blockbuster rivalry that’s set to light up Perth. Follow the action here!

Jake Santa Maria

A Leagues players will be invited to have a say in the direction of the game in the new CBA. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremium'Erodes trust': $10.8m ploy blows up A-League pay row

A-Leagues bosses have openly declared they want to thrash out a new CBA with the players, who have rejected two previous pay offers.

George Clarke

Domenico Raguseo, Fabio Usai, Marco Di Palma & Gianni Jamal Nasri.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconFans welcome AC Milan legends to Perth in style before derby

Hundreds of AC Milan fans and members of the Croatian community turned out in force to welcome star Luka Modric to Crown Perth ahead of the team’s match against Inter on Wednesday.

Kellie Balaam

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FootballPremiumRoar appoints youngest-ever A-League coach

Brisbane Roar has handed a “hungry” and “ambitious” 27-year-old coach the reins of their A-League women’s team.

Marco Monteverde

The Derby della Maddonnina always has plenty of feeling.

Soccer‘Never a friendly’: Derby della Madonnina comes to Perth

On Wednesday night, one of football’s most iconic rivalries will come to Perth and the Optus Stadium blockbuster will be just the seventh iteration of the Milan derby to be held outside Italy.

Ben Smith

Inter Milan’s Frederico Dimarco and coach Cristian Chivu, Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti and AC Milan’s coach Ruben Amorim and Alexis Saelemaekers,

SoccerPleasantries over as Milan, Inter prepare for Perth battle

Perth’s Calcio Italiano football festival is set to begin with a bang on Wednesday night when cross-town rivals and global sporting superpowers AC Milan and Inter Milan treat Optus Stadium to a blockbuster.

Ben Smith

FIFA has denied Gianni Infantino sought help from Donald Trump over his failed sell-off plan. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumFresh blackmail calls as pressure builds on FIFA boss

FIFA ‌president Gianni Infantino is fighting to stay head of soccer's governing body as opposition to him builds following his failed World Cup sell-off plan.

Staff Writers

AC Milan have pledged to honour the legacy of the legendary Franco Baresi.

Soccer‘He will always stay our legend’: Milan vow to honour Baresi

With his club in mourning, AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to continue the legacy of the late, great Franco Baresi by pledging to follow in his footsteps of his team-first attitude.

Ben Smith