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

The 49 Italian Trips You Must Make: Nos 15-21… The Historical

From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance to the modern day, Italy can often seem like a living museum. ... Read More

The 49 Italian Trips You Must Make: Nos 8-14… The Picturesque

You would be hard pressed to find a country with more postcard-worthy views, from lakes and mountains to cute villages and volcanoes. ... Read More

The 49 Italian Trips You Must Make: Nos 1-7… Cities and Towns Off the Beaten Track

Italy is full of towns that are often ignored in favour of their bigger, more famous neighbours. But there are real gems to be found. ... Read More

Benevento Stadium Guide: Stadio Ciro Vigorito

The Vigorito one of the more boisterous stadiums in southern Italy, no matter the division the club find themselves in. ... Read More

Serie A is Sizzling Right Now… But it’s Still Not the Same Without Sampdoria

The Blucerchiati are in the second tier for the fourth consecutive campaign. But they remain a huge draw for the calcio tourist. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Salernitana at the Stadio Arechi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Salernitana in action at the famous Stadio Arechi. ... Read More

Five Magical San Siro Nights… Featuring The Toon Army and Jack White

From a Geordie takeover to Belgian fans kicking off a global phenomenon, here are five memorable nights under the lights at San Siro. ... Read More
San Siro is one of football's greatest stadiums.

How Returning Hero Jose Mourinho Reignited an Italian City

The former Inter and Roma manager will face both his old clubs in Real Madrid's Champions League campaign. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Carrarese at the Stadio dei Marmi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Carrarese in action, plus how much they cost. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Verona at the Stadio Bentegodi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Verona in action at the famous old Bentegodi ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Benevento at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Benevento in action at the Stadio Ciro Vigorito. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Pisa at the Arena Garibaldi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Pisa in action in the shadow of the Leaning Tower. ... Read More