Lucas Rinaldo
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Lucas Rinaldo is based in South Australia, currently working as a Sports Reporter for 7News Adelaide. Lucas covers all sports but is particularly passionate about football and has been covering the world game since 2019.

OPINION | The Bold Matildas’ Call That Must Be Made for Australia to fulfil Johnny’s Final Wish

“I’m sick of us saying, ‘When are we going to qualify for the World Cup’? When are we going to win the World Cup? Call me a dreamer.” Those were the immortal words of Johnny Warren after he was bestowed FIFA’s Centennial…

Ranking every single A-League Grand Final since 2006: Part Two

Part One is gone, now time for Part Two! Let’s get into it 11. Melbourne Victory 1-0 Adelaide United – 2008/09 A rematch of the infamous 2007 final, the ‘Original Rivalry’ had never been fiercer going into the 2009 season…

Ranking every single A-League Grand Final since 2006: Part One

With the A-League Men’s competition set for its seventeenth Grand Final this weekend, Western United will have its chance to finally be the kings of the land while City is looking to become the first ever back-to-back double winners. But…

All Quiet On The Eastern Front: Coopers Stadium Reduces Capacity For 2021/22 As World Cup Preparations Ramp Up

Adelaide United’s fortress will be a little bit quieter for the 2021/22 season, as Coopers Stadium continues to undergo significant redevelopment in time for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Eastern Stand, which will be receiving a new roof…

“This Is What I Wanted Since I Came To The Club” – Yengi Ready to shine As Number Nine

When Tomi Juric departed Adelaide United in July to sign for Macarthur FC, the general consensus amongst the Australian football community was that Carl Veart would be on the look out for a striker to replace him. And when Al…

2021 FFA Cup Preview: Adelaide Olympic

After 22 years of Adelaide being a one-team town (first with Adelaide City and then with Adelaide United), the city of churches finally has two dance partners ready to duke it out on the national stage. Adelaide Olympic has reached…

Lachlan Brook: The Aussie Bee Who’s Creating A Buzz For Brentford

Former Adelaide United winger Lachlan Brook hasn’t taken the conventional route so far in his football career. Aged just 16, he made his debut for Adelaide United in the Asian Champions League in 2017. However just four A-League Men’s games…

“I’m Doing Everything On The Ground Here” – Arnie Upbeat Despite Staff Test

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold insists spirits remain high in Australia’s ‘home away from home’ in Doha, despite a positive COVID-19 case for assistant Rene Meulensteen ruling him out of the international break. Australia will kick off the next phase of…

Adelaide Braced for Defensive Rebuild as Vice-Captain Jets off

Adelaide United’s defensive exodus appears set to continue, with Kick360 understanding central defender Jordan Elsey set for a move to the Newcastle Jets. Elsey was believed to have been a denied a move overseas at the end of the 2019/20…

“Hungry for more”: New Socceroo Riley McGree ready to embrace frantic off-season

It’s set to be a busy off-season for new Socceroos star Riley McGree. Fresh from making his debut in Australia’s dominant 3-0 win over Kuwait on Friday, he’s gearing up to be a key figure in Australia’s qualification journey and…