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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 - JULY 15: Nani of the Victory is seen after the Pre-Season friendly match between Melbourne Victory and Manchester United at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 15, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

A-League club secures backing from US firm

In an investment deal claimed to be “one of the biggest” involving an Australian sporting team, one A-League outfit has hit the jackpot.

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BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Kyah Simon of Tottenham Hotspur Women during the match against Celtic Women on August 25, 2021 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Matildas star’s World Cup hopes in turmoil

‘Devastated’ Matildas star Kyah Simon is facing a racing against the clock to be fit for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Matt Simon of the Mariners celebrates a goal during the round 7 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Western United FC at Central Coast Stadium, on February 07, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

A-League great says goodbye

Injury has finally got the better of Central Coast Mariners stalwart Matt Simon, who has retired from football.

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Concern as Matildas star stretchered off

Matildas star Kyah Simon has been stretchered off in the English FA Women’s League Cup competition, further stretching Australia’s depth.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Al Hassan Toure of Macarthur FC celebrates scoring a penalty with team mates 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)

EPL great strikes Cup gold with charging Bulls

English Premier League great Dwight Yorke has added an Australia Cup to his trophy cabinet after guiding Macarthur FC to victory against NPL NSW club Sydney United 58.

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’Stinker’: Socceroos stunned by shocking miss

The Socceroos won another friendly against New Zealand but one player will be wondering how he managed to miss an absolute sitter.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Winston Reid, captain of New Zealand (L) tackles Jason Cummings of Australia 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 Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

New boy Cummings on target for Socceroos

A host of fringe players and debutants, including Jason Cummings, have stood tall for the Socceroos against New Zealand.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 08: Nathaniel Atkinson (L), Kye Rowles and Cameron Devlin (R) during Hearts media access at the Oriam, on July 28, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Socceroos rookie ready for Kiwis

Hearts midfielder Cameron Devlin has patiently waited for his chance to play for the Socceroos.

AFL

Brisbane Lions player Dan McStay will play his 150th game Saturday night against St Kilda. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Powerful forward to leave Brisbane

A Lions forward is a step closer to confirming his move to Collingwood after saying goodbye to Brisbane.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jackson Irvine of Australia thanks fans after the International Friendly match between the Australia Socceroos and the New Zealand All Whites at Suncorp Stadium on September 22, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Socceroos have ‘lot to improve on’

The Socceroos have plenty of work ahead of them if they want to shine at this year’s World Cup, according to their midfield workhorse.

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