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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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Rugby

Fiji to provide ‘tough’ test for Wallabies

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has welcomed a match for Australia against Fiji ahead of the highly anticipated British and Irish Lions Test series.

A-League

The Tackle: Why it’s crunch time for Sydney FC

Sydney FC has hit a crossroads in its season and it’s not about to get any easier while Melbourne Victory coach Arthur Diles must be applauded for his decision making. Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde break it down.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: Thomas Waddingham of the Roar celebrates scoring a goal during the round six A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Brisbane Roar at Campbelltown Stadium, on November 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Aussie striker scores on debut for Portsmouth

It wasn’t the result he wanted, but teenage Australian striker Thomas Waddingham hasn’t wasted any time in finding the back of the net for his new English Championship club.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Milos Degenek of the Socceroos warms up prior to the Round 3 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at AAMI Park on November 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Socceroo set to remain in Europe

A Socceroos defender is expected to continue his career in Europe rather than join an A-League club, while a second forward could be leaving Macarthur FC to play abroad.

AFL

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 20th November 2024. AFL Draft . Chris Fagan, senior coach of Brisbane with Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall after tonights draft. Picture: Michael Klein

Scary thing about Lions for AFL rivals

Draft picks Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall are set to “drive the standards” in Brisbane’s bid for back-to-back AFL premierships.

Football

Tony Popovic has taken aim at Daniel Arzani.

‘Really poor’: Socceroos coach blasts prodigy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic hasn’t held back in his assessment of the standard of Australian players, including a one-time prodigy.

Football

Socceroos coach takes aim at one-time prodigy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic hasn’t held back in his assessment of the standard of Australian players, including Daniel Arzani.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Mitch Langerak of Melbourne Victory poses during an A-League portrait session at AAMI Park on January 22, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Change Melbourne Victory must make to reignite their season

Melbourne Victory have gone winless for six straight games and have lost their spot in the top six, so now is the time for change. See the latest A-League news in On The Attack with ROBBIE SLATER and MARCO MONTEVERDE.

AFL

MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024: 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade. Harris Andrews and Chris Fagan. Picture: Mark Stewart

Fagan lauded for ‘unbelievable’ effort

The Brisbane Lions have plenty of incentive to win back-to-back AFL premierships.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Ryan Teague of Melbourne Victory celebrates a goal during the round 12 A-League Men match between Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney Wanderers at AAMI Park, on January 04, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Aussie A-League star chased by China

One of the A-League’s most talented midfielders who captained Australia’s under-17 team is pondering an offer to play his senior international football for China.

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