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

Lazio Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience Watching the Biancocelesti

If you are heading to the Eternal City to watch Lazio in action we have got you covered with a range of top tips. ... Read More

Roma Playbook: Your Unrivalled Football Experience in the Eternal City

If you are heading to the Eternal City to watch Roma in action we have got you covered with a range of top tips. ... Read More

Napoli Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience Watching Football in Naples

From the Maradona murals to the best bars, our favourite pizza places and everything in between, we have got you covered. ... Read More

Bistecca alla Fiorentina Gets the Juices Flowing in Florence

The Artemio Franchi will always be the main reason calcio fans head to Florence but there is one other thing that must be on the to-do list. ... Read More

From the Lake to the Porticoes… Five of the Best Stadium Walk-ups in Italy

In a country where beauty is around every corner, padding the pavement on your way to the match is worth the effort. ... Read More

Monza Face Free-Scoring Frosinone as Live Serie B Action Returns on DCTV

Frosinone will be looking to get back to winning ways after heading into the international break on the back of a first defeat of the season. ... Read More

Legend in the Making? Francesco Pio Esposito Compared to Italy Greats

Inter's Francesco Pio Esposito is making a name for himself after a loan spell at Spezia, and he has been likened to some big names. ... Read More

From the Shine of Italia 90 to the Timeless Classics… Our Top Five Italy Kits

The Azzurri have swaggered and strolled onto the football pitch wearing blue banger after blue banger down the decades. ... Read More

Italy On a Familiar Path and Still Searching for a World Cup Miracle

The Azzurri need a big favour from their rivals if they are to have any chance of qualifying automatically for the next World Cup. ... Read More

The Serie A Story So Far… Milan Running at Max Power as an Ex-Boss Flops

Six games in and already Serie A has thrown up more than a few surprises. ... Read More

Juventus, Milan and a Rivalry Built on Mutual Respect… Until Now

Between Juve and Milan, there has been an air of respect, an acknowledgement of each club’s brilliance and legacy. ... Read More

Meet the 23-year-old Set to Make Her Mark in the Alpha-Male World of Calcio

Claudia Rizzo is the new president hoping to bring some stability to Serie C club Ternana. ... Read More