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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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BUNBURY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Kaitlyn Torpey of the Matildas reacts after a foul during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Panama at Hands Oval on July 05, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Montemurro era hits first hurdle with loss to 56th-ranked Panama

The Matildas have suffered their first defeat under Joe Montemurro as the new Australian coach took the opportunity to blood a host of new faces against Panama.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: United fans cheer during the A-League Men Semi Final match between Western United and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 16, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

A-League club slapped with pay breach notices

Western United has again been given a 14-day deadline to pay overdue wages to players and staff.

Football

Adelaide United and Remembrance Day - Adelaide United player Ryan Tunnicliffe, with members of the defence force at Coopers Stadium. (LtoR) Airforce Flying Officer, Brandon Cashmore, Army Gunner, Thomas Bird, Ryan Tunnicliffe, and Navy Lieutenant Ryan Latty. 10 November 2023. Picture Dean Martin

Reds slammed for ‘disgraceful’ actions

Adelaide United’s treatment of one the club’s former players has been described as ‘disgraceful’.

Football

Joe Montemurro has named his first Matildas squad, missing some big names. Photos: Getty Images

Big names missing in new Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants to “set the tone” for the future after he named a host of new names in his first squad.

Football

Giueseppe Bovalina. Picture: Adelaide United

Roar interested in bringing young gun home

Brisbane Roar’s bid to rebuild their squad continues, while one of the Queensland club’s former players has moved to Melbourne Victory.

Football

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Ellie Carpenter of Australia celebrates scoring her team's eighth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between Australia and France at Brisbane Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Brisbane / Meaanjin, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Fresh faces in new coach’s first Matildas squad

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro wants to “set the tone” for the future with his first squad.

AFL

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Sam Flanders of the Suns in action during the 2025 AFL Round 12 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Fremantle Dockers at People First Stadium on May 31, 2025 in the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Sam’s our man, says Suns coach

The Gold Coast Suns are not only confident of keeping key players but also believe that more stars from rival clubs will want to play for them.

Football

GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18: Victory head coach Patrick Kisnorbo reacts during the round one A-League Men match between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory at Industree Group Stadium, on October 18, 2024, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Japanese club parts ways with Aussie coach

Patrick Kisnorbo’s poor spell as manager of Yokohama F. Marinos has led to his departure from the Japanese club.

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Western United huddle during the A-League Men Semi Final match between Western United and Melbourne City at AAMI Park, on May 16, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Western United deal set to be approved

Western United officials are confident the club’s new ownership structure will be approved by the Australian Professional Leagues.

AFL

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17: Kai Lohmann during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on June 17, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘High bar’: Grand final hero’s struggle

Having reached stellar heights last season, Brisbane Lions forward Kai Lohmann is yet to hit similar form in the club’s 2025 campaign.

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