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

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

The Day Verona Ruined Diego Maradona’s Napoli debut

Diego Maradona: Serie A debut for Napoli against Hellas Verona at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, 1984. ... Read More

Roberto Baggio: An Italian Pilgrimage

“Da quando Baggio non gioca più, non è piu’ domenica.” This immortal line from Cesare Cremonini’s 2005 song ‘Marmellata #25’ has come to define what many fans of the Italian game feel about modern-day Serie A since Roberto Baggio’s final match. It’s been a full two decades since Il Divin Codino strode out onto the ... Read More
Roby Baggio in Novara, 2024, L'Operazione Nostalgia, Raduno, Serie A Legends Match

Brescia: Stadio Mario Rigamonti

Brescia’s future remains up in the air following their points deduction and relegation to Serie C – but before their sad fall they were perhaps the very definition of a Serie B club. No team has played more seasons in Italy’s second division than Le Rondinelle (The Little Swallows).  Often in the shadow of the ... Read More
Brescia Calcio V Ternana Calcio - Serie BKT