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

From Bari to Catania and Perugia… Why Serie C is the Land of the Fallen Giants

There are 60 teams split into three groups in Serie C. Here are five of the biggest and reasons why they are worth visiting. ... Read More

Five Serie C Teams You Haven’t Heard Of

For every Bari, Catania, Foggia and Spezia, there are a handful of smaller sides, each with their own interesting stories to tell. ... Read More

The Best Pre-Season Games to Catch on Holiday in Italy

The calcio itch won't be properly scratched for a few weeks yet, but there are opportunities to watch Italy's top teams in action this summer. ... Read More

How a Tiny Alpine Town Embraced a Juventus Invasion Every Summer

Year on year, one of the biggest teams in the world would descend on a quaint little town of just under 4,000 people. ... Read More

Arezzo Stadium Guide: Stadio Citta di Arezzo

The Stadio Citta di Arezzo will be hosting Serie B football in 2026-27. Here is all you need to know before you go. ... Read More

Drake, Ronaldinho and the Teams Racing to Shape Calcio’s Future

Around Italy and up and down the top three divisions, several teams are trying to shake things up in their own way? ... Read More

Carrarese Stadium Guide: Stadio dei Marmi

The Stadio dei Marmi is one of the smallest grounds in the top tiers of the Italian pyramid. Here's all you need to know. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 17: Roberto Baggio’s Final Nightmare

The abiding image of the 1994 World Cup final is Roberto Baggio by the penalty spot, hands on hips, devastated. ... Read More

Statues and Anniversary Games in the Tiny Towns Behind Italy’s World Cup Win

Rossi, Tardelli and Altobelli - the three Azzurri scorers from the 1982 final - all came from small places flying under the tourist radar. ... Read More

Fabio Cannavaro’s Naples and the Streets he can Never Leave Behind

Cannavaro has never forgotten where he first honed his skills. A street footballer who rose to the very top, and who now wants to give back.  ... Read More

From San Siro to Brera… Discover the Milan that Belonged to Ronaldo

Brazilian superstar striker Ronaldo loved life in Milan after first signing for Inter at his peak in 1997. He later played for AC Milan. ... Read More

On This Day at the World Cup – July 9: Rome Goes Wild as Italy Lift the Trophy

About 150,000 people watched the 2006 final in Circus Maximus - an ancient chariot racing stadium between the Colosseum and Trastevere. ... Read More