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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

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Joe Montemurro, new Matildas Head Coach is seen during the International Friendly match between Australia Matildas and Argentina at GIO Stadium on June 02, 2025 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Matildas coach happy with emerging talent

New Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is seeking the right ‘balance’ in his squad ahead of next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Logan Morris of the Lions looks on after the final whistle during the round 14 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba, on June 14, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Lions must make ‘statement’ against Cats

A Lions great says Brisbane needs to make a statement against Geelong following a dip in form to avoid a third successive defeat.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Aaron Cadman of the Giants celebrates a goal during the round 14 AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney Giants at The Gabba, on June 14, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Young Giant arrives on dark day for reigning premiers Brisbane

Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?

Golf

OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 13: Adam Scott of Australia hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Aussie on par in US Open tilt

Adam Scott is in contention to win a second major after two par rounds at the US Open.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: Daniel Arzani of the Socceroos warms up during a Socceroos training session at HBF Park on June 02, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Socceroo signs with Hungarian champions

Socceroo Daniel Arzani is returning to Europe after spending the past three seasons in the A-League.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Kasey Bos of the Socceroos in action during a Socceroos training session at Perth Stadium on June 06, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Bos leaves A-League for Germany

Kasey Bos has followed in the footsteps of his older brother Jordan by leaving the A-League to continue his club career in Europe.

Football

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Daniel Arzani of the Socceroos in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Japan at Optus Stadium on June 05, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Socceroo attracts interest from Hungary

A Socceroos playmaker has attracted further interest from Europe, while an emerging A-League talent could again be on the move.

AFL

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Oscar McInerney of the Lions during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on May 27, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

‘Big O’ must prove his fitness in reserves

While two players won’t be required to return for the Brisbane Lions via the reserves following lengthy lay-offs, Oscar McInerney will play in the club’s VFL team.

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Craig Goodwin of Australia looks on during the round three FIFA 2026 World Cup AFC Asian Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Indonesia at Allianz Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Returning Red targeting World Cup selection

Craig Goodwin is confident that good form in the 2025-26 A-League season will result in him being selected in the Socceroos squad for next year’s World Cup.

Football

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - JUNE 10: Patrick Yazbek of Australia looks on as he enters the pitch prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round Three AFC Asian Qualifier match between Saudi Arabia and Australia Socceroos at King Abdullah Sports City on June 10, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Back to ‘business’ for US-based Socceroo

Patrick Yazbek has praised the quality of the Major League Soccer competition after helping Australia qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup.

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