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

Florence is the Perfect Home for Moise Kean Following Explosive Start to Life at Fiorentina

Moise Kean has finally found a home in Florence, and is beginning to flourish under Raffaele Palladino after eight goals in 11 games. ... Read More
Kean

Inter and Napoli Launch a New Serie A Rivalry as Old Faces Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku Return to San Siro

Inter Milan against Napoli has been a fixture short of drama. However with Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku set to return, that will change. ... Read More
Conte Lukaku

Juventus Have History on Their Side as Thiago Motta Seeks Much-Needed Victory in Derby della Mole

The Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino has been one-sided for 30 years, and Thiago Motta needs a win following a spate of draws. ... Read More
Thiago Motta

Alessandro Del Piero at 50: Seven Moments That Defined His Career

As the legendary Alessandro Del Piero turns 50, here are seven moments that defined his career with Juventus and Italy. ... Read More
Del Piero Monaco

Inter Milan’s Arsenal Victory Resembled Times Past as Defensive Solidity Shines

Inter Milan produced a masterclass in defence to ensure victory against Arsenal, but it's at odds with their defensive form in Serie A. ... Read More
Inter celebrate

Will the Real Rafael Leao Please Stand Up?

Rafael Leao is struggling this season for AC Milan, and the Portugal winger is failing to live up to his potential. ... Read More
Leao Milan

Calcio Weekender: La Spezia

La Spezia is located between Pisa and the five Cinque Terre villages. ... Read More

Golazzo: Roberto Baggio, Udinese vs. Juventus, 1994

As Udinese host Juventus in Serie A, Destination Calcio takes a look back at this fixture in 1994, when Roberto Baggio scored a wonder goal. ... Read More

Carrarese: Stadio dei Marmi

Carrarese play at the Stadio dei Marmi, which in 2024-25 got a taste of Serie B for the first time since 1948. ... Read More
Stadio dei Marmi

Bari: Stadio San Nicola

Bari's Stadio San Nicola is one of Italy's most aesthetic stadiums, but also a giant white elephant. Here's all the key info. ... Read More
Bari's Stadio San Nicola

Classic Calcio: Lazio 4-4 AC Milan, October 1999

25 years ago, Lazio and AC Milan played in an all-time classic in the Stadio Olimpico in which eight goals were scored a drama aplenty. ... Read More
3 Oct 1999: Andrei Shevchenko of AC Milan celebrates his goal against Lazio during the Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. \ Mandatory Credit: Claudio Villa /Allsport

Should AC Milan and Inter Milan Leave San Siro?

The San Siro saga continues to rumble on. The latest meeting between the two sides and the Milan city council ended in yet more fruitless talks surrounding not just their potential new homes, but the status of one of the most beloved football cathedrals in the world. It’s been five years since both AC Milan ... Read More
San Siro is one of football's greatest stadiums.