Emmet Gates

Emmet is an Irish/Argentine football journalist who lives in London. Emmet has been writing about the Italian game for more than a decade with a host of publications. Read More

Latest posts by Emmet Gates

Legend in the Making? Francesco Pio Esposito Compared to Italy Greats

Inter's Francesco Pio Esposito is making a name for himself after a loan spell at Spezia, and he has been likened to some big names. ... Read More

From the Shine of Italia 90 to the Timeless Classics… Our Top Five Italy Kits

The Azzurri have swaggered and strolled onto the football pitch wearing blue banger after blue banger down the decades. ... Read More

Italy On a Familiar Path and Still Searching for a World Cup Miracle

The Azzurri need a big favour from their rivals if they are to have any chance of qualifying automatically for the next World Cup. ... Read More

The Serie A Story So Far… Milan Running at Max Power as an Ex-Boss Flops

Six games in and already Serie A has thrown up more than a few surprises. ... Read More

Juventus, Milan and a Rivalry Built on Mutual Respect… Until Now

Between Juve and Milan, there has been an air of respect, an acknowledgement of each club’s brilliance and legacy. ... Read More

Meet the 23-year-old Set to Make Her Mark in the Alpha-Male World of Calcio

Claudia Rizzo is the new president hoping to bring some stability to Serie C club Ternana. ... Read More

Sampdoria Determined to Kick On Against Catanzaro – Watch LIVE on DCTV

Sampdoria host Catanzaro at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris having just picked up their first point of the season last time out. ... Read More

Milan vs Napoli is Rich in Stardust and History – Now it’s All About the Bosses

AC Milan welcome champions Napoli to San Siro, and it's a battle against two superstar coaches, rather than players, that will catch the eye. ... Read More

Monza Moving in Right Direction Ahead of Padova Test – LIVE on DCTV

Monza officially have new owners, and they welcome Padova to Lombardy this weekend in one of DCTV's live games. ... Read More

The Beautiful Game – Italy’s Landmark Locations and Calcio Cathedrals

Pisa's famous Leaning Tower is very close to the Arena Garibaldi, but what other historical landmarks are near to stadiums in Italy? ... Read More

Crunch Time Comes Early for Inter and Cristian Chivu as They Face Juventus

Juventus and Inter meet in the Derby d'Italia, and the pressure is already on Cristian Chivu after the surprise defeat by Udinese. ... Read More

Monza Look to Continue Fast Start at Avellino – Watch Live on DCTV

Avellino welcome Monza to the Stadio Partenio for the first Serie B game at the arena in seven years, can the home side pick up a win? ... Read More