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

Bologna: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

The Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna is one of the most aesthetically-pleasing stadiums in Italy. Here's all the key information. ... Read More
BOLOGNA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Nikola Moro of Bologna takes a corner kick during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on September 18, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Tullio Puglia - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Seven of the Best Forgotten Derby della Madonnina Goals

The first Derby della Madonnina of the season is fast approaching, and over the years the fixture has been a host of memorable goals. From Mark Hateley’s thumping header in 1984 to Andriy Shevchenko’s pearler of a strike with his left foot in the 2005 Champions League quarter-final that ignited a hail of flares from ... Read More
Derby della Madonnina in 2003

Atalanta: Gewiss Stadium

The home of Atalanta in Bergamo is one of the best stadiums in the country following recent modernisation. ... Read More
Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo.

Juve Stabia: Stadio Romeo Menti

All the information you need before visiting the Stadio Romeo Menti to watch Juve Stabia in Serie B action. ... Read More
Stadio Romeo Menti.

Italy Mourns Toto Schillaci, the Unlikely Hero of the Notti Magiche at the 1990 World Cup

Former Juventus and Inter Milan striker Toto Schillaci died at the age of 59 after being hospitalised several weeks ago. ... Read More
Toto Schillaci during Italia '90.

Northern Ireland Euro 2028 Saga a Stark Reminder for Italy As Euro 2032 Deadline Looms

Northern Ireland is set to lose Euro 2028 hosting duty over stadium issues, and this is a warning to Italy ahead of Euro 2032 ... Read More
San Siro is one of football's greatest stadiums.

Golazzo: Marcio Amoroso, Udinese vs. Parma, 1999

Some players orbit the sun for an extended period of time, somehow absorbing its rays and continuing to excel at the very highest level. Others simply get too close and burn out, leaving behind the fragments of brilliance that elevated them that high in the first place. A player who fits into the second category ... Read More
Marcio Amoroso for Udinese in the 1990s.

Juventus: The Allianz Stadium

Juventus' Allianz Stadium is Italy's most ultra-modern arena, having been built in the late 2000s. Here's the key information. ... Read More

Murales di Diego: How Maradona Became a Global Symbol

From Europe to Asia via Africa, Oceania and the Americas, there's no sports star with more dedicated murals around the world than Diego Maradona, but why? ... Read More
Maradona murales

Roberto Baggio at USA ’94: The Man Who Died Standing

It's been 30 years since Roberto Baggio carried Italy to the final of USA '94, and his miss still haunts Il Divin Codino. ... Read More
Roberto Baggio with hands on his hips after missing his penalty against Brazil at USA '94

Benevento, the Most Underrated Town in Campania

Destination Calcio visited the city of Benevento to see their opening game of the Serie C season against Cavese, and spent 24 hours wondering around the city. ... Read More

Salernitana: Stadio Arechi

The Stadio Arechi remains one of Italy most atmospheric grounds. Here is all you need to know. ... Read More