Gabriele Marcotti(born 28 July 1973) is an Italiansports journalist,sports author, and radio-television presenter.
Gabriele Marcotti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1973 Milan,Italy |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania Columbia University |
| Occupation | Sports journalist |
Born in Italy and now based in London, he was raised in the United States (Chicago and New York), Poland, Germany and Japan.
Early life
editMarcotti briefly attended theEuropean School, Varesein Varese, Italy. He subsequently obtained a bachelor's degree from theUniversity of Pennsylvaniaand master's degree in journalism fromColumbia University,New York.
Print journalism career
editDue to his fluency in both English and Italian, Marcotti writes for and contributes to various publications in both languages.
In the United States, he is known for his work inSports Illustrated,The Wall Street Journal,andESPN FC.He also writes forChampions Magazine,The Timesin England, and theSunday Heraldin Scotland, having previously written for theDaily Mailand theFinancial Times.On 3 June 2019, Marcotti announced that he was leavingThe Timesto write for espnfc.[1]
In Italy he is a columnist forLa Stampaand is the London correspondent ofIl Corriere dello Sport.[2]
Broadcasting
editAfter working fortalkSPORTradio for six years, Marcotti switched toRadio 5 Live,co-presenting the Friday edition of5 Live SportalongsideMark Pougatchto preview the weekend's fixtures in the Premier League and beyond. WhenColin Murraybegan hosting5 Live Sporton Friday nights, Marcotti moved to the Sunday night6-0-6programme.[3]He also appeared in a November edition of the All Out Attack Podcast with Harry De Cosemo.[4]
He often appears on the sports betting television station, SportsXchange and is sometimes interviewed onSky Sports NewsandBBC'sFootball Focus,particularly when big stories break on Italian football such as the2006 match-fi xing scandal.He has also appeared as a pundit on ITV's UEFA Champions League highlights show, and is a regular guest onESPN'sESPN FCbroadcasts.[5]In the acknowledgements ofHow Soccer Explains the WorldauthorFranklin Foerrefers to Marcotti as "my learned soccer guru" and writes that he "...doesn't just know his football, he knows his politics, economics, and culture."[6]
Podcasts
editMarcotti took over the job as host ofThe Times'podcastThe Gamein August 2007, along withGuillem Balagué,replacingDanny Kelly.He had previously been a main contributor to the podcast for the 2006–07 season. The following season he remained a prominent contributor to the programme, althoughPhill Jupitustook over as the host. Midway through the 2009–10 season, Jupitus left the show to concentrate on other work and Marcotti was re-appointed to the role of host. He left his role as presenter on 3 June 2019.[1]
Marcotti is now also a regular guest on U.S.-based football showBeyond the Pitchwhere he gives regular updates on La Liga, English Premier League along with all the latest transfer news. He is a regular contributor to "Golazzo: The Totally Italian Football Show" forThe Totally Football ShowwithJames RichardsonandJames Horncastle.In addition toThe Totally Football Show,Marcotti is a pundit on severalESPN FCpodcasts. He co-hostThe Gab and Julspodcast with French journalistJulien Laurens,and is also a pundit on theSerie Awesomepodcast with English commentatorMina RzoukiandThe Guardian'sNicky Bandini.[citation needed]
Books
editMarcotti has written and co-authored a number of books:Paolo Di Canio's autobiography (1999),[7]2006'sThe Italian Job: A Journey to the Heart of Two Great Footballing Cultures(written in conjunction withGianluca Vialli),Capello: Portrait of a Winner(2008), an unauthorized biography of former England managerFabio Capello,andHail, Claudio!: The Man, the Manager, the Miracle,a biography ofClaudio Ranieri.
The Italian Jobwas nominated for theWilliam HillSports Book of the Year.Capello: Portrait of a Winnerwas nominated for the National Sporting Club's British Sports Book of the Year award in the Football category.
Personal life
editMarcotti is married and has two daughters.
References
edit- ^ab@Marcotti (3 June 2019)."So after 16 years I'll be leaving @TimesSport to write exclusively for @ESPNFC Today is my final Game Podcast"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^Italy win a nation's heartsBBC Sport, 10 July 2006
- ^Some important schedule changes from this weekend5 live Blog, BBC Blogs, 4 September 2009
- ^"Podomatic | Episode 13: European football talk with Gab Marcotti".
- ^Press Pass: World Cup Breakdown - InjuriesArchived2011-07-21 at theWayback MachineESPN, 7 June 2010
- ^Foer, Franklin (2004).How soccer explains the world: An unlikely theory of globalization.New York:HarperCollins.p. 253.ISBN0-06-621234-0.
- ^Liverani's Lazio gambleBBC Sport, 29 September 2001
External links
edit- Gabriele Marcotti ArchiveSports Illustrated
- Gabriele Marcotti ArchiveThe Times