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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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Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Tom Rogic of Australia in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Vietnam at AAMI Park on January 27, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Rogic and Mooy back for Socceroos

Some familiar faces have returned for the Soceroos’ World Cup playoffs next month, but there has also been a surprise omission from the squad.

Rugby

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 27: 8. Harry Wilson from the Reds drives over to score in the tackle of Scott Barrett from the Crusaders during the round 15 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Queensland Reds at Orangetheory Stadium on May 27, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Reds’ Christchurch drought continues

The Reds will remain in Christchurch for the week as they prepare for another clash with the Crusaders.

Football

Aloisi’s dad on nervous road to A-League title

The father of Western United coach John Aloisi thinks he will bring his son bad luck by attending Saturday night’s A-League grand final.

Football

Western is united under Aloisi

All John Aloisi wanted was another coaching chance, and his wish was finally granted to him by Western United.

AFL

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Sam Collins of the Suns is seen prior to the round 10 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/Getty Images)

Suns coach backs under-fire defender

There was no chance of Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew not backing his defender Sam Collins following suggestions of illegal tactics.

Boxing/MMA

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 09 MARCH 2022 : Boxer Michael Zerafa shapes up ahead of his IBF middleweight world title eliminator fight against Issac Hardman on 20 April at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Picture: Ian Currie.

Zerafa set to fight Brazilian for world title

Melbourne looms as the venue for Michael Zerafa’s middleweight world title fight against Esquiva Falcao.

Football

‘Biggest club in the world’ means business in Sydney

The A-League All Stars can expect a ‘serious’ Barcelona at Accor Stadium on Wednesday night.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Dayne Zorko of the Lions shouts at his team mates after Reef McInnes of the Magpies kicked a goal during the round five AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Collingwood Magpies at The Gabba on April 14, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

‘Reality check’ for Brisbane Lions

Dayne Zorko believes the Brisbane Lions received a timely wake-up call in Launceston.

Cricket

Brisbane Heat Daniel Vettori at the Brisbane Heat launch, Allen Border Field, Albion. Photographer: Liam Liam.

Kiwi great joins Aussie coaching staff

An icon of New Zealand cricket has joined the coaching staff of Australia’s men’s team.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: Dylan Wenzel-Halls of Western United is challenged by Nuno Reis of Melbourne City during the A-League Mens match between Melbourne City and Western United at AAMI Park, on December 04, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

A ‘good’ crowd expected at A-League decider

Victorian football supporters have been urged to attend the A-League grand final to guarantee a good crowd for the decider.

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