Not even the return of club legends Roberto Mancini, now an advisor, and Attilio Lombardo, serving as assistant coach, could halt the decline. Sampdoria will play in Italy’s third division next season.In its 78-year history, the Genoa-based club has spent just 13 seasons in Serie B, but tonight marked an unprecedented low as they are relegated to Serie C. On the outskirts of Naples, Sampdoria suffered a historic collapse. Once champions of Italy in 1991 and European Cup finalists in 1992, the financially crippled club crashed out of Serie B with a goalless draw against Juve Stabia.Absolute travesty that a club like this has been relegated to Serie C. Bounce back soon Sampdoria. pic.twitter.com/nXKfYcYntC— F⚽️⚽️TBALL ShIrTALIA (@FutbolShIrTALIA) May 13, 2025 Heading into the final round of Serie B, five clubs were fighting for a lifeline. It was Brescia who grasped it, thanks to a late winner and 2–1 victory over Reggina. That result pushed them above Salernitana, who, despite a 2–0 away win against fellow struggler Cittadella, will now face the relegation play-offs. Frosinone (1–0 against table-toppers Sassuolo) will join them, while Cosenza and Cittadella, already relegated, go down with Sampdoria.Last weekend, Sampdoria’s loyal fans created an electric atmosphere in their 1–0 win over Salernitana, offering a glimmer of hope. It’s a shame we won’t see them on the big stage for a while. Sampdoria has Champions League-caliber supporters, but the squad has fallen far short of their expectations.🇮🇹👏 2nd tier of Italian football… Sampdoria’s atmosphere is special. 💙❤️This is their support in a difficult situation (currently 16th in Serie B, battling against relegation). pic.twitter.com/Cvi8b8uQne— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 12, 2025 Massive financial troubles – stemming from the era of former club president Massimo Ferrero – have played a significant role in the club’s downfall. Though the film producer has been out of the picture for four and a half years, debts to former players and coaches remain. The total? A staggering €175 million.At the top of the table, Sassuolo and Pisa had already clinched automatic promotion to Serie A. The battle for the third promotion spot will go through the playoffs. Spezia and Cremonese await in the semifinals, while Juve Stabia, Catanzaro, Palermo, and Cesena enter in the quarterfinals. The first round, scheduled for May 17, will feature Juve Stabia vs. Palermo and Catanzaro vs. Cesena. These matches are single-leg ties, with home-and-away fixtures in the semifinals and final.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925860##
