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Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world.

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Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Joe Gauci of the Socceroos reactsduring the Round 3 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on November 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Socceroos goalkeeper injured

Mat Ryan has returned from a hip problem but another Socceroos keeper has suffered a similar injury playing for his English club.

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Dean Pelekanos of the Wanderers celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the round 20 A-League Men match between Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers at Industree Group Stadium, on February 22, 2025, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

The Tackle: Are the no mercy Wanderers genuine contenders?

Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde take a look at the Wanderers’ revival, why Steve Corica has genuine coach of the year claims and referees in the spotlight. It’s all in The Tackle.

Cricket

Inglis focuses on South Africa, not ton

Josh Inglis isn’t keen to bask in the glory of his superb unbeaten century against England as Australia concentrates on continuing its winning form at the ICC Champions Trophy.

Women's Football

FILES-- This file photo taken on August 16, 2023 shows Australia's forward Sam Kerr celebrating scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Chelsea and Australian women's football star Sam Kerr has been charged with a

‘Back to her best’: Why Kerr won’t miss a beat when she returns

The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.

Football

Kerr backed to return to her best

The Matildas have suffered another loss, but the eventual return of Sam Kerr from injury should improve them, according to her former Chelsea manager.

Sport

Michelle Heyman scored late for the Matildas. Picture: Getty

Heyman heroics can’t save Matildas in cruel USA defeat

Australia’s SheBelieves Cup campaign is in tatters following a defeat to Team USA. But this was no thrashing. And, thanks to a late Michell Heyman goal, almost became something special.

Rugby

Wright close to returning for Reds

As desperate as Liam Wright is to return from a shoulder injury for the Reds, the Queenslanders aren’t expected to risk him while there is any doubt over his fitness.

Football