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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

KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - SEPTEMBER 10: Brandon Borrello of Australia in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match between Kuwait and the Australia Socceroos at Kuwait Club Stadium on September 10, 2019 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Socceroos winger returns to A-League

Brandon Borrello hopes to force his way into the Socceroos’ World Cup squad via the A-League after joining the Wanderers.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 23: Daniel Rich of the Lions leaves the ground during the round 19 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba on July 23, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

‘Frustrated’ Rich to miss MCG showdown

The AFL’s concussion protocols will force Daniel Rich out of Brisbane’s MCG date with Richmond.

Football

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 16: Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Celtic and Blackburn Rovers on July 16, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Postecoglou’s Celtic delivers EPL-style performance

In a good sign ahead of its Scottish Premiership defence, Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic has produced a performance of English Premier League quality.

Cricket

Legend calls for Warner ban to be lifted

Believing ball tampering is a common occurrence in world cricket, an Australian cricket legend says David Warner should no longer be banned from leadership roles.

Football

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Aston Villa coach Steven Gerrard looks on during the 2022 Queensland Champions Cup match between Aston Villa and Brisbane Roar at Queensland Country Bank Stadium on July 20, 2022 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Gerrard’s Villa to ‘turn dial’ against Man Utd

Both Aston Villa and Manchester United are keen to end their Australian tours on a good note.

Football

Adelaide United Craig Goodwin (R) signing announcement at Hindmarsh Stadium. Craig Goodwin (R) and coach Carl Veart (L)Friday 22 July 2022. Pic Roy VanDerVegt

Socceroos winger to remain a Red

Having spent the past two seasons on loan to Adelaide United, Craig Goodwin has made the move permanent.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Head coach Chris Fagan is seen during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at The Gabba on June 29, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Returning Lions stars told to deliver in QClash

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says history will count for nothing in Saturday night’s QClash at the Gabba.

AFL

Brisbane Lions player Callum Ah Chee pictured at the Gabba plays his 100th game when the Lions take on the Suns over the weekend, Brisbane 21st of July 2022. (Image/Josh Woning)

Lion is proud of AFL century

This weekend’s QClash holds greater significance for the Lions’ Callum Ah Chee, who will chalk up a well-deserved AFL milestone.

Rugby

Hamstrung Folau out of World Cup qualifier

Israel Folau will be missing when Tonga attempt to qualify for next year’s Rugby World Cup by beating Hong Kong this weekend.

Rugby

Wallabies coach wants ‘Giteau Law’ changed

The “Giteau Law” could be further revamped to allow Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to bring more overseas-based Australian players into his squad.

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