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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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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts as Arne Slot, Manger of Liverpool, watches on during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 06, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

‘I don’t care’: Ange responds to critics

Ange Postecoglou has called for his Tottenham team to “make amends” for a disappointing performance against Liverpool.

Football

‘Heard plenty worse’; Matildas greats back Kerr

A couple of prominent former Matildas believe Sam Kerr’s significant contribution to Australian football should not be forgotten.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 10: Douglas Costa de Souza of Sydney FC warms up during the round four A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC at Allianz Stadium, on November 10, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Brutal call facing Sydney FC in derby, AFC Champions League

Socceroos great Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde discuss the biggest issues in On The Attack, including the big selection call facing Sydney FC, and the retirement of an A-Leagues legend.

Football

Matildas stars make verdict on Sam Kerr

A couple of prominent former Matildas have weighed in on the swirling future of Sam Kerr and her place as the team’s captain.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Melbourne City goalkeeper Jamie Young celebrates saving a penalty from Leigh Broxham of the Victory during the A-League Men Elimination Final match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 05, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

A-League great calls time on pro career

One of the A-League’s finest goalkeepers has called time on his impressive professional career.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Juan Mata of the Wanderers and Douglas Costa of Sydney FC pose for a photograph during a Sydney A-League Derby media opportunity at Bondi Beach on February 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

‘Pity’ to miss derby, says Mata

With the Sydney derby taking place on Saturday night, a hamstring injury has come at the wrong time for A-League drawcard Juan Mata.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Lincoln McCarthy of the Lions is seen duiring the three quarter time huddle during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS at The Gabba on May 05, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

First of Lions’ ACL brigade to return revealed

A Brisbane Lions forward who suffered the heartbreak of missing the team’s grand final win last year is making good promise in his return from injury.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Alex Grant is announced a new signing for Sydney FC during the round 17 A-League Men match between Sydney FC and Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium, on February 01, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Defender wants Sydney to see ‘best’ of him

Sydney FCs defensive options have increased with the signing of an experienced centre-back and the emergence of a young talent.

Football

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Mathew Ryan of Australia warms up before the round three 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Bahrain at Robina Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Major turnaround in Socceroos’ fortunes

In a good sign for the Socceroos ahead of March’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Mat Ryan and Joe Gauci are both now getting match minutes since moving to new clubs.

Football

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, applauds the fans after defeating Brentford during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Brentford Community Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘Not robots’: Pragmatic style works for Ange

A rare change of playing style has helped Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham grab an important English Premier League win.

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