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The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Former European finalists ‘set for miracle escape from relegation' after play-off clash is cancelled for second time
SAMPDORIA are reportedly set for a miracle survival from being relegated to Serie C. The Italian outfit was once one of the biggest clubs in the country and was beaten in the Champions League final by 2 Sampdoria are expected to escape relegation to Serie C Credit: Getty 2 The second leg against Salernitana was abandoned due to fan trouble Credit: AP Advertisement Sampdoria have since fallen from the top of the game to mid-table mediocrity to relegation from Serie A in 2023. The club were expected to bounce back to the top-flight in Italy but finished 7th in their first season in the second tier. They were then given hope as Brescia went bust and took their relegation spot and Sampdoria were put into a play-off against Salernitana. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Sampdoria now look set to stay in Serie B after the second leg of the tie was abandoned. Alberico Evani's were 4-0 up on aggregate and 2-0 up on the night before Referee Daniele Doveri sent the players to the dressing rooms as the police attempted to restore order in the stands. The official did attempt to restart the match, but more objects were thrown, which led to the abandonment. Advertisement Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Salernitana would have survived if they had drawn the tie as they finished higher in the table. Italian media now believe that Sampdoria will be awarded a 3-0 win due to the circumstances. Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match This means they would win the play-off tie 5-0 on aggregate and escape a first-ever relegation to Serie C. The match had originally been expected to take place on Friday but was postponed. Advertisement This was due to an outbreak of 21 members of the club fell ill after the first leg was lost 2-0 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa. Sampdoria appear to believe that they will be playing in Serie B next season. After the game, the team posted a celebratory picture on social media with the message: "Mission accomplished."
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Former European finalists ‘set for miracle escape from relegation' after play-off clash is cancelled for second time
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SAMPDORIA are reportedly set for a miracle survival from being relegated to Serie C. The Italian outfit was once one of the biggest clubs in the country and was beaten in the Champions League final by Barcelona in 1992. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Sampdoria are expected to escape relegation to Serie C Credit: Getty 2 The second leg against Salernitana was abandoned due to fan trouble Credit: AP Sampdoria have since fallen from the top of the game to mid-table mediocrity to relegation from Serie A in 2023. The club were expected to bounce back to the top-flight in Italy but finished 7th in their first season in the second tier. It then got even worse for the club as they finished last season 18th and in the automatic relegation spots. They were then given hope as Brescia went bust and took their relegation spot and Sampdoria were put into a play-off against Salernitana. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS SPAINFUL END Chaos as England's U21 Euros quarter-final win over Spain ends in mass brawl Sampdoria now look set to stay in Serie B after the second leg of the tie was abandoned. Alberico Evani's were 4-0 up on aggregate and 2-0 up on the night before Salernitana fans got the game called off by throwing flares. Referee Daniele Doveri sent the players to the dressing rooms as the police attempted to restore order in the stands. The official did attempt to restart the match, but more objects were thrown, which led to the abandonment. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Salernitana would have survived if they had drawn the tie as they finished higher in the table. Italian media now believe that Sampdoria will be awarded a 3-0 win due to the circumstances. Abandoned EFL stadium left to rot with pitch covered in weeds just five years after hosting final match This means they would win the play-off tie 5-0 on aggregate and escape a first-ever relegation to Serie C. The match had originally been expected to take place on Friday but was postponed. This was due to an outbreak of food poisoning among the Salernitana camp. 21 members of the club fell ill after the first leg was lost 2-0 at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa. Sampdoria appear to believe that they will be playing in Serie B next season. After the game, the team posted a celebratory picture on social media with the message: "Mission accomplished."
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Sampdoria ‘no longer relegated from Serie B' with iconic club ‘revived' just four days after they were doomed
Another struggling side is now in big trouble SERIE DECIDER Sampdoria 'no longer relegated from Serie B' with iconic club 'revived' just four days after they were doomed SAMPDORIA will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B – just four days after they were doomed to life in Italy's third tier. The iconic club set European football alight in the late 80s and early 90s, culminating in Serie A glory in 1991. 1 Sampdoria will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B after being handed a shock lifeline Credit: Getty The same period also saw Sampdoria clinch four Italian Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup thanks to the prowess of stars like Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Mancini. But their fortunes have since steadily declined, eventually resulting in a shock relegation to Serie B in 2023. However, the club has endured even more pain in the lower leagues. And just four days ago, Sampdoria fans' worst fears were realised as they finished 18th to suffer automatic relegation to Serie C. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL PEP TALK Pep Guardiola's furious 5-word message to Dean Henderson 'revealed' by lipreader Yet in a shock twist, they have now been handed a dramatic lifeline. Fellow Serie B strugglers Brescia finished 15th this term, just two points ahead of Sampdoria. But they have now been deducted four points as a penalty for financial issues, sending them to 18th place instead. It means Sampdoria moved into 17th, and therefore have qualified for a relegation play-off against Salernitana, now in 16th. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Sampdoria take the place of Frosinone, who are the main beneficiaries of Bresca's points deduction and have confirmed their survival with a 15th-place finish. But it gives Sampdoria a second bite of the cherry, with a two-legged tie now taking place to determine their fate. Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d'Or despite their incredible careers It is certainly an ending dramatic enough to match their disastrous season, which has seen four managers enter the dugout. Italy legend Andrea Pirlo was sacked in August after taking just one point from Sampdoria's opening three games. Andrea Sottil and Leonardo Semplici were also given their marching orders, while Alberico Evani could now stay should the playoffs go his way. Sampdoria used an incredible 38 players this season, including five different goalkeepers. But they will be hoping star players like ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini and former England U21s ace Ronaldo Vieira can finally step up to the plate.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Sampdoria ‘no longer relegated from Serie B' with iconic club ‘revived' just four days after they were doomed
SAMPDORIA will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B – just four days after they were doomed to life in Italy's third tier. The iconic club set European football alight in the late 80s and early 90s, culminating in Serie A glory in 1991. 1 Sampdoria will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B after being handed a shock lifeline Credit: Getty The same period also saw But their fortunes have since steadily declined, eventually resulting in However, the club has endured even more pain in the lower leagues. And just four days ago, Sampdoria fans' worst fears were realised as READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Yet in a shock twist, they have now been handed a dramatic lifeline. Fellow Serie B strugglers Brescia finished 15th this term, just two points ahead of Sampdoria. But they have now been deducted four points as a penalty for financial issues, sending them to 18th place instead. It means Sampdoria moved into 17th, and therefore have qualified for a relegation play-off against Salernitana, now in 16th. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Sampdoria take the place of Frosinone, who are the main beneficiaries of Bresca's points deduction and have confirmed their survival with a 15th-place finish. But it gives Sampdoria a second bite of the cherry, with a two-legged tie now taking place to determine their fate. Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d'Or despite their incredible careers It is certainly an ending dramatic enough to match their disastrous season, which has seen four managers enter the dugout. Italy legend Andrea Pirlo was sacked in August after taking just one point from Sampdoria's opening three games. Andrea Sottil and Leonardo Semplici were also given their marching orders, while Alberico Evani could now stay should the playoffs go his way. Sampdoria used an incredible 38 players this season, including five different goalkeepers. But they will be hoping star players like ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini and former England U21s ace Ronaldo Vieira can finally step up to the plate.
