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

Where to Stay in Naples… Two Hotels With Stunning Bay Views

For a place to relax away from the chaos of the city, a couple of hotels in Naples with stunning vistas of the Bay are hard to beat. ... Read More

Swap Your Football Scarf For a Pint and Sample ‘Italy’s Best Guinness’

Whether popping in before the game or after the final whistle, these two Irish pubs are worth a visit on a football trip to Florence. ... Read More

There’s Only Three Francesco Tottis! City Murals Honour the King of Rome

Francesco Totti made 786 appearances and scored 307 goals for Roma. Street art in the Italian capital pays tribute. ... Read More

Napoli Bar Offers Hair of the God… and an Altar to Worship Diego Maradona

Every city in Italy has hundreds of these places so you might ask, what makes this one so special? A strand of hair. That's the short answer. ... Read More

Shirts, Medals and THAT Jacket in the New Maradona Museum in Naples

Behind the world-famous mural of Diego Maradona in Naples lies a museum, and Destination Calcio went to check it out. ... Read More
A statue of Diego Maradona in the Diego Maradona museum in Naples.

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Fiorentina in action at one of Italy's most atmospheric grounds. ... Read More

How to buy tickets to watch Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Napoli in action at their iconic stadium. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch AC Milan at the San Siro

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch AC Milan in action at one of world football's greatest arenas. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Roma at the Stadio Olimpico

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Roma in action at one of Italy's grandest old grounds. ... Read More

How to buy Tickets to watch Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Lazio in action at one of Italy's grandest old grounds. ... Read More

Bologna Stadium Guide: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

The walk to Bologna's home is all part of the experience and once there it does not disappoint. Here's all you need to know. ... Read More

Napoli Stadium Guide: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

All you need to know before you go to Naples and the wonderful Stadio Diego Armando Maradona - home of the Serie A champions. ... Read More