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

Hitting the Bar… Our Favourite Places for a Drink in the 2025-26 Season

We have been to a few bars over the course of the season and have picked out five we will definitely be going back to. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Udinese in action at one of Italy's shiniest new arenas. ... Read More

Udinese Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience at a Northern Hidden Gem

Udinese have been Serie A regulars for a while and if you are heading to Italy's north-eastern corner to watch them, we have got you covered. ... Read More

From Bergamo to Cagliari… Five Serie A Destinations Under the Radar

It is never too early to start planning a trip for 2026-27, and here's five destinations you might not have considered. ... Read More

Cagliari Stadium Guide: Stadio Unipol Domus

Fans pack out this small arena every time the team plays. It's loud, it's chaotic and it's well worth a visit. Here's all you need to know. ... Read More

Parma Stadium Guide: Stadio Ennio Tardini

Once the playground of Zola, Asprilla, Stoichkov, Veron and Crespo... Parma’s home has a real history. Here's all you need to know. ... Read More

How to Buy Tickets to watch Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini

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

Flares, Fireworks and Canal Cruises… How Italy Throws a Football Party

Few countries celebrate football quite like Italy. From title wins to dramatic survivals, Italians know how to throw a party. ... Read More

Parma Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience With One of the Seven Sisters

The glory days of the 1990s may be long gone but Parma still has plenty to offer calcio fans. Here's the lowdown. ... Read More

Why Lazio Fans Cheered Inter: Italy’s Twinning Culture Explained

Gemellaggio, or twinning, is a partnership between fans from two clubs, a phenomenon that originated in Italy and is now slowly spreading. ... Read More

Derby Days and High-Risk Matches… How To Get the Big-Game Tickets

The marquee matches in Italy are high demand, but it is still possible to get tickets. It just takes a bit of careful planning. ... Read More

Serie B Post-Season Picture Confirmed… Here’s What Happens Next

The curtain fell on another thrilling Serie B campaign on Friday night but there are still key issues to be sorted at the top and bottom. ... Read More