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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

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 04: Noah Botic of United warms up ahead of the round 19 A-League Men's match between Western United and Perth Glory at Mars Stadium, on March 04, 2023, in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

A-League champions hold on to young star

An emerging star who has been compared to Mark Viduka has stayed loyal to A-League champions Western United.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Jake McGing of the Bulls celebrates scoring a goal in added time during the round 19 A-League Men's match between Macarthur FC and Brisbane Roar at Campbelltown Stadium, on March 05, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Late winner breaks Brisbane hearts

A dramatic comeback amounted to nothing for Brisbane Roar against Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Stadium.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: DUNKLEY Josh during the Brisbane Lions 2023 Official Team Photo Day at Brighton Homes Arena on February 14, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos)

Grand final or bust for Lions

Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this year’s AFL grand final to avoid a ‘disappointing’ season.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Victory head coach Tony Popovic looks on during the round 18 A-League Men's match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at AAMI Park, on February 26, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Popovic: Victory still A-League’s ‘biggest club’

Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory have exchanged barbs ahead of Saturday night’s “Big Blue” at Allianz Stadium.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 08: Robert Mak of Sydney FC reacts after a missed opportunity on goal 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 Matt King/Getty Images)

‘Big Blue’ boost for A-League attendances

This weekend ‘Big Blue’ is set to give A-League crowd numbers a much-needed boost.

Super Rugby

Lynagh keeps spot in Reds’ starting side

James O’Connor is back for the Queensland Reds, but for now, he has to be satisfied with a spot on the bench.

Football

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 15: Danny Vukovic of Australia poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session on November 15, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Retirement opens Socceroo door for Gauci

Danny Vukovic’s retirement from international football has opened the Socceroos door for one of the A-League’s most talented goalkeepers.

Football

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 03: Garang Kuol of Australia looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Australia at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images for Football Australia)

‘Welcome Home’ party will help Socceroos whiz-kid

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold says Garang Kuol will benefit from being in Australia’s squad to play Ecuador.

AFL

Lions captain Lachie Neale wearing their playing guernseys with a memberâs name on the back as part of them âBack Our Lions/Back Our Baggersâ campaign in partnership with Hyundai. Picture: Jerad Williams

Lions make big captaincy call

There will be two more new captains in the AFL this season after the Brisbane Lions confirmed Dayne Zorko’s replacement.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Jake Brimmer of the Victory leaves the field with a trainer after sustaining and injury during a contest during the round 18 A-League Men's match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at AAMI Park, on February 26, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Victory hit with major injury blow

Melbourne Victory star Jake Brimmer has been sidelined indefinitely with a serious knee injury.

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