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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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Marco Monteverde

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AFL

Fagan: Zorko’s ‘done a mighty job’

Lions coach Chris Fagan has backed besieged Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko to cope with the pressure in the elimination final against Richmond.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Kye Rowles speaks to the media after arriving at Sydney International Airport on June 15, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. The Australian Socceroos qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a win in their sudden death playoff qualification match against Peru. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Socceroo grounded with broken foot

A Socceroos defender’s World Cup preparations have been rocked by a broken foot that will sideline him for an extended period.

Football

DAILY TELEGRAPH, JUNE 15, 2022: Socceroos Craig Goodwin pictured speaking to media at Sydney Airport. The Socceroos win successfully qualified them for the FIFA World Cup .Picture: Damian Shaw

Socceroo remains sidelined

Adelaide United and Socceroos star Craig Goodwin is yet to fully recover from a groin injury.

AFL

‘Good space’: Dusty won’t deter Lions

The Brisbane Lions are excited by the challenge of beating a Richmond team boosted by the addition of Dustin Martin.

Football

Michael Zullo pictured at his home in Rushcutters Bay with his favourite item which is his wedding ring.Picture: Christian Gilles

Zullo on target for Roar return

Michael Zullo has worked hard to overcome a calf injury, and the reward is likely to be a Brisbane Roar contract.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Rivaldo poses with the FIFA Men's World Cup Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images for FIFA)

Rivaldo: Socceroos can shock at World Cup

Brazil great Rivaldo says hard work and the right attitude will help the Socceroos perform beyond expectations at the World Cup.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Darcy Wilmot of the Lions poses for a photo during an AFL Draft media opportunity at Marvel Stadium on November 25, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Lions rookie ready for finals cauldron

With Marcus Adams and Noah Answerth out, the Brisbane Lions are in need of some defensive cover for the AFL finals series.

Football

‘Team we want to be’: Postecoglou’s Celtic make history

This weekend’s Old Firm derby can’t come soon enough for Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou following his side’s perfect start to the season.

Football

Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink celebrates after he hit crossbar in competition with other coaches for a bottle of wine during Australia team World Cup 2006 training session while in camp in Mierlo, The Netherlands, 29/05/06, before heading off for finals in Germany.

‘Aussie Guus’ to rejoin Socceroos

Dutch supercoach Guus Hiddink, who led Australia to the round-of-16 at the 2006 World Cup, will rejoin the Socceroos in Brisbane next month.

Football

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Corey Brown of the Roar kicks during the round 29 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United at Cbus Super Stadium on July 19, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Brisbane Roar owners safe

Australian Professional Leagues CEO Danny Townsend has called for ‘due process’ to be followed in relation to accusations made against Brisbane Roar.

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