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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 11: Luis Nani of MelbourneVictory poses during a Melbourne Victory A-League media opportunity at John Cain Arena on October 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

A-League passion excites Man United star

Melbourne Victory’s star signing says the “culture” of football in Australia is alive and kicking.

Football

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Garang Kuol of the Socceroos makes a break during the International Friendly match between the New Zealand All Whites and Australia Socceroos at Eden Park on September 25, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Kuol named in Young Socceroos squad

Young Socceroos coach Trevor Morgan has called on World Cup hopeful Garang Kuol to help Australia qualify for next year’s Under-20 Asian Cup.

Football

KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Sam Kerr of Australia reacts during the International Friendly match between CommBank Matildas and South Africa Women at Kingsmeadow on October 08, 2022 in Kingston upon Thames, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Fresh Kerr vital to Matildas’ hopes

Having watched most of Australia’s win over South Africa from the bench, Sam Kerr looms as the Matildas’ trump card against Denmark.

Cricket

All-rounder throws hat in Aussie captaincy ring

A changing of the leadership guard in Australian women’s cricket has all-rounder Jess Jonassen excited about the challenges ahead.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Gurinder Sandhu of Queensland celebrates taking the wicket of Riley Meredith of Tasmania as Queensland claims victory during the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Tasmania at Allan Border Field, on October 08, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Bulls tame toothless Tigers

A former Tasmanian pace bowler has shown no mercy to his old team in a big Queensland Bulls win.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Daniel Arzani of Macarthur and Jack Hingert of the Roar compete for the ball during the round one A-League Men's match between Brisbane Roar and Macarthur FC at Suncorp Stadium, on October 08, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Arzani fails to fire for Bulls

World Cup hopeful Daniel Arzani couldn’t inspire Macarthur FC in the Bulls’ A-League clash against Brisbane Roar.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Nani of Victory dribbles the ball during the round one A-League Men's match between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory at Allianz Stadium, on October 08, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Nani all class as Victory clinch ‘Big Blue’

It only took one piece of ‘Big Blue’ brilliance to prove Portuguese legend Nani is set to light up the A-League this season.

Football

Melbourne Victory winger Nani arrives at Sydney Airport ahead of tomorrow nights clash against Sydney FC

Nani to put on a show for A-League fans

Star Melbourne Victory recruit Nani poised to steal the show in ‘Big Blue’ at Allianz Stadium.

Cricket

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Marnus Labuschagne of Queensland celebrates his century during the Sheffield Shield match between Queensland and Tasmania at Allan Border Field, on October 07, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Marnus goes big in summer statement

Marnus Labuschagne made a century in his last Test and took that form in to the season-opening Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Sydney United 58 FC pose for a teamshot during the Australia Cup Final match between Sydney United 58 FC and Macarthur FC at Allianz Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Disrespected, hurt’: More life bans over racist gesture

Football Australia has doled a second penalty after an investigation into the behaviour of fans at the Australia Cup final.

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