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

Ristorante Da Angelino – Zidane’s Favourite Remains a Shrine to Juve Legends

From the outside, Da Angelino in Turin looks a lot like other restaurants in the city. Yet inside is sprinkled with stardust. ... Read More

Osteria al Tagliere – Eat Like a Local in Torino

We took pointers from a Turin native when searching for somewhere to eat, and the advice we got was spot-on. ... Read More

The Juventus Hotel Where Fans Can Live Like Players

Shirts, pictures, boots and trophies are on display in the lobby, yet it remains sleek with modern decor and amenities. ... Read More

Gran Bar Torino – Kick Off Your Day With a Bicerin in Buffon’s Old Local

Most places in Turin serve bicerin but not many had a Juventus legend as a regular during his long service with the club. ... Read More

Turin Sushi Restaurant with the Deepest Calcio Connection

Opening a sushi restaurant in the world’s greatest culinary nation is the bold move of someone not afraid of competition. ... Read More

Juventus Stadium Guide: The Allianz Stadium

Juventus moved in to Italy's most modern arena after leaving the Stadio delle Alpi - here's all you need to know before you go. ... Read More

Where to Stay in Naples… Two Hotels With Stunning Bay Views

For a place to relax away from the chaos of the city, a couple of hotels in Naples with stunning vistas of the Bay are hard to beat. ... Read More

Swap Your Football Scarf For a Pint and Sample ‘Italy’s Best Guinness’

Whether popping in before the game or after the final whistle, these two Irish pubs are worth a visit on a football trip to Florence. ... Read More

There’s Only Three Francesco Tottis! City Murals Honour the King of Rome

Francesco Totti made 786 appearances and scored 307 goals for Roma. Street art in the Italian capital pays tribute. ... Read More

Napoli Bar Offers Hair of the God… and an Altar to Worship Diego Maradona

Every city in Italy has hundreds of these places so you might ask, what makes this one so special? A strand of hair. That's the short answer. ... Read More

Shirts, Medals and THAT Jacket in the New Maradona Museum in Naples

Behind the world-famous mural of Diego Maradona in Naples lies a museum, and Destination Calcio went to check it out. ... Read More
A statue of Diego Maradona in the Diego Maradona museum in Naples.

How to Buy Tickets to Watch Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi

All the information on where and when to buy your tickets to watch Fiorentina in action at one of Italy's most atmospheric grounds. ... Read More