Sampdoria in a sentence

An Olivier Giroud hat-trick helped AC Milan demolish already-relegated Sampdoria 5-1 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday, earning Stefano Pioli’s side a much-needed morale boost.

City made a move for Italy international Eder in January, but the Sampdoria striker instead chose to stay in Serie A and join Inter Milan.

He has linked up with their under-19s, making three appearances so far against Verona, Sampdoria and Juventus.

He made his name in eight seasons at Sampdoria, winning the Serie A title and European Cup Winners' Cup before joining Juventus in 1992 for a then world record 16.5 million euros.

He struggled to earn the trust of Spurs’ next trio of managers – José Mourinho, Nuno Espírito Santo and Antonio Conte – and after making just 19 Premier League appearances during the 2021-22 season, he was sent on loan to Sampdoria last summer.

In 1990, Sampdoria defeated Anderlecht 2-0 to win the European Cup Winners’ Cup.

Leeds United, following relegation to the Championship, are in turmoil with owner Andrea Radrizzani facing backlash from fans after offering up Elland Road against a loan to help him purchase Italian club Sampdoria.

Recently relegated Sampdoria remains interested in his services too, though.

Sampdoria's fortunes unravelled further when Tomas Rincon was shown a red card for a reckless tackle on Osimhen in the 39th minute.

Suarez retired in 1973 at Sampdoria, going on to coach both the Genoa side and Inter, as well as Como and Cagliari.

The 27-year-old spent last season on loan with Serie A side Sampdoria, where he impressed in the second half of the campaign.

Vialli, who enjoyed a stellar career with Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea and earned 59 caps for Italy.

Brescia is six points from safety after a surprise 2-0 win over Hellas Verona but last-place lost 3-0 at Sampdoria, which moved seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Juventus have won the Serie A title for the ninth successive season after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Federico Bernardeschi earned a 2-0 win at home to Sampdoria.

The game between Torino and Parma in Turin was called off as well as the matches between Inter and Sampdoria, Atalanta and Sassuolo, and Hellas Verona and Cagliari.

British tabloid reports suggest both Milan are interested in rescuing the former Sampdoria and Pescara player from his current Emirates purgatory.

Giovanni Simeone, Diego Simeone's son, is set to join Sampdoria on loan from Fiorentina with an option to buy for 15 million euros, say reports in Italy.

Milan currently occupies fourth place in Serie A, the final qualifying spot for Europe’s premier club competition, but has only one more point than Roma and two more than Sampdoria.

Now at Sampdoria, where he's been since 2016, the veteran striker is having something of a renaissance.

Stefano Pioli’s new era at crisis-club AC Milan begins Sunday with a must-win game against lowly Lecce, as Claudio Ranieri starts his reign at basement club Sampdoria at home against former club Roma.