Philip Micallef
@philipmicallef.bsky.social
A retired sports journalist who is a long-time supporter of AC Milan.
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Think you know your #football? @philipmicallef.bsky.social
knows more than most & he's written about it in this one fantastic volume of his 100 best stories from decades as a #journo. Read Quote, Unquote. (P.S. It's on a special #holiday price). www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/products/quo...
knows more than most & he's written about it in this one fantastic volume of his 100 best stories from decades as a #journo. Read Quote, Unquote. (P.S. It's on a special #holiday price). www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/products/quo...
April 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Think you know your #football? @philipmicallef.bsky.social
knows more than most & he's written about it in this one fantastic volume of his 100 best stories from decades as a #journo. Read Quote, Unquote. (P.S. It's on a special #holiday price). www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/products/quo...
knows more than most & he's written about it in this one fantastic volume of his 100 best stories from decades as a #journo. Read Quote, Unquote. (P.S. It's on a special #holiday price). www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/products/quo...
Looks like the next World Cup final will have a halftime show, FIFA says. The ‘soccerisation’ of football continues.
March 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Looks like the next World Cup final will have a halftime show, FIFA says. The ‘soccerisation’ of football continues.
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Meet our #authors. @philipmicallef.bsky.social is a 'veteran' #sports journo who has 'been there, done that' in relation to most big #football events. His two books include his 100 best stories & a biography of 1974 #Socceroo. We love both. 😊📚⚽️ www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/... #booksky
Philip Micallef
Philip Micallef is a retired sports journalist who has worked full time for Fairfax (Illawarra Mercury) and News Ltd (Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph). He also was a long-time contributor to SBS ...
www.fairplaypublishing.com.au
February 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Meet our #authors. @philipmicallef.bsky.social is a 'veteran' #sports journo who has 'been there, done that' in relation to most big #football events. His two books include his 100 best stories & a biography of 1974 #Socceroo. We love both. 😊📚⚽️ www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/... #booksky
Happy Australia Day everyone. We certainly can do things a bit better but it’s still a great country and I’m so lucky and privileged to call it my home for the last 44 years.
January 26, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Happy Australia Day everyone. We certainly can do things a bit better but it’s still a great country and I’m so lucky and privileged to call it my home for the last 44 years.
Atalanta fall
behind in Bergamo v Juventus. Big test of their mettle.
behind in Bergamo v Juventus. Big test of their mettle.
January 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Atalanta fall
behind in Bergamo v Juventus. Big test of their mettle.
behind in Bergamo v Juventus. Big test of their mettle.
What a game! Western win it 4-3 at the death. @aleaguenews.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
What a game! Western win it 4-3 at the death. @aleaguenews.bsky.social
Victory respond with another cracking goal to lead 3-2. @aleaguemen.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Victory respond with another cracking goal to lead 3-2. @aleaguemen.bsky.social
What a brilliant counter-attack from Western United. This is a seriously good football A-League match.
January 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What a brilliant counter-attack from Western United. This is a seriously good football A-League match.
Enjoying this @aleaguemen.bsky.social match between Victory and Western. As I have often said, the competition standard is pretty decent. There are two or three poor sides but most teams play the type of football that deserves better crowds.
January 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Enjoying this @aleaguemen.bsky.social match between Victory and Western. As I have often said, the competition standard is pretty decent. There are two or three poor sides but most teams play the type of football that deserves better crowds.
Happy New Year everybody. And please be careful this NYE.
December 31, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Happy New Year everybody. And please be careful this NYE.
It’s that time of the year so here are my football tips for 2025. A) Socceroos forced into WC playoff. B) Melb Victory win A-League. C) @Liverpool land UCL/EPL double. D) Atletico Madrid win La Liga. E) Harry Kane snares a trophy. F) Manchester Utd survive relegation scrap.
December 31, 2024 at 1:27 AM
It’s that time of the year so here are my football tips for 2025. A) Socceroos forced into WC playoff. B) Melb Victory win A-League. C) @Liverpool land UCL/EPL double. D) Atletico Madrid win La Liga. E) Harry Kane snares a trophy. F) Manchester Utd survive relegation scrap.
Wishing all my friends, acquaintances and followers a merry and safe Christmas. And let’s remember that it feels much better to focus on the things that unite us rather than on those that divide us (not an original quote but I like it).
December 23, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Wishing all my friends, acquaintances and followers a merry and safe Christmas. And let’s remember that it feels much better to focus on the things that unite us rather than on those that divide us (not an original quote but I like it).
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A perfect #Christmas gift for #youngadults! 'Making It...Or Not' by Amy Schembri dives into the real and relatable highs and lows of a professional football career. Not hitting bookstores until 01/25, but you can get it from us right now.
Making It...Or Not
Making it...or Not—The real journey told by professional players explores the challenges and triumphs faced by professional footballers, offering a raw and inspiring look into their careers. Suitable…
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December 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM
A perfect #Christmas gift for #youngadults! 'Making It...Or Not' by Amy Schembri dives into the real and relatable highs and lows of a professional football career. Not hitting bookstores until 01/25, but you can get it from us right now.
This is a replica of AC Milan’s first logo 125 years ago.
December 5, 2024 at 11:03 AM
This is a replica of AC Milan’s first logo 125 years ago.
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From John Aloisi to Cortnee Vine, be inspired by 'The Goals That Changed Australia'. Give your kids a bit of #football #history this #festiveseason - and be inspired once again by our game yourself! A read that oozes excitement, #backstories, and passion on every page.
December 4, 2024 at 6:15 AM
From John Aloisi to Cortnee Vine, be inspired by 'The Goals That Changed Australia'. Give your kids a bit of #football #history this #festiveseason - and be inspired once again by our game yourself! A read that oozes excitement, #backstories, and passion on every page.
It seems to me - and I could be wrong - that the football family has not embraced @bsky.app yet. If this platform is meant to be an alternative to the other cesspool we should work harder to get more football people and organisations involved.
December 4, 2024 at 3:51 AM
It seems to me - and I could be wrong - that the football family has not embraced @bsky.app yet. If this platform is meant to be an alternative to the other cesspool we should work harder to get more football people and organisations involved.
True story: Mbappe and Salah both miss a penalty in the same match. @uefachampions.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 9:31 PM
True story: Mbappe and Salah both miss a penalty in the same match. @uefachampions.bsky.social
Liverpool far too good for Real atm … but Madrid being Madrid … @uefachampions.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Liverpool far too good for Real atm … but Madrid being Madrid … @uefachampions.bsky.social
As much as I love the @champions.bsky.social I cannot for the life of me warm to this new format. The previous eight-group event had its critics but was so
much more interesting.
much more interesting.
November 27, 2024 at 5:11 AM
As much as I love the @champions.bsky.social I cannot for the life of me warm to this new format. The previous eight-group event had its critics but was so
much more interesting.
much more interesting.
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It’s time to think about Christmas gifts. For something different, why not buy someone something rare - the autobiography of a player who was world champion with Switzerland and Southeast Asian champion with Thailand.
Available from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social , Amazon, Kinokuniya and more
Available from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social , Amazon, Kinokuniya and more
November 17, 2024 at 5:01 AM
It’s time to think about Christmas gifts. For something different, why not buy someone something rare - the autobiography of a player who was world champion with Switzerland and Southeast Asian champion with Thailand.
Available from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social , Amazon, Kinokuniya and more
Available from @fairplaybooks.bsky.social , Amazon, Kinokuniya and more
Four years ago Diego Maradona left us. The interview he gave me in Sydney will stay with me for ever. It forms part of my book Quote Unquote via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Four years ago Diego Maradona left us. The interview he gave me in Sydney will stay with me for ever. It forms part of my book Quote Unquote via @fairplaybooks.bsky.social
I can guarantee that this book would be a good Christmas present for anyone interested in the Socceroos’ history.
Now we start our 2023 releases working backwards. 'Noddy' is the story of Adrian Alston, a 1974 #Socceroo, and his #football career from #Preston to Woonona (google map it) to #Berlin to #LutonTown, #TampaBay and beyond. By @philipmicallef.bsky.social https://buff.ly/48I1SUU
November 24, 2024 at 9:51 AM
I can guarantee that this book would be a good Christmas present for anyone interested in the Socceroos’ history.
When @seriea.bsky.social is good it’s captivating and exhilarating; when’s it’s bad it’s just unwatchable. Today’s Milan v Juve fell into the latter category. So many fans ripped off.
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM
When @seriea.bsky.social is good it’s captivating and exhilarating; when’s it’s bad it’s just unwatchable. Today’s Milan v Juve fell into the latter category. So many fans ripped off.
What a brilliant counter-attack from the Wanderers. @aleaguemen.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 9:40 AM
What a brilliant counter-attack from the Wanderers. @aleaguemen.bsky.social
Looking forward to the Sydney derby in the @aleaguemen.bsky.social. It usually delivers and it needs no gimmicks to sell itself. Bring it on!
November 23, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Looking forward to the Sydney derby in the @aleaguemen.bsky.social. It usually delivers and it needs no gimmicks to sell itself. Bring it on!