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Crisis meeting at Sampdoria: game canceled after hospital cases!
Brescia Calcio suspends play while Sampdoria fights in relegation against Salernitana. Eight Salernitana players in hospital.
Crisis meeting at Sampdoria: game canceled after hospital cases!
Football in Italy is currently marked by tragic events and financial controversies. Brescia Calcio, with a tradition spanning over 114 years, has officially ceased play. This decision came after four points were deducted due to financial irregularities, which dropped the club to 18th place. The team will therefore be relegated to Serie C, but the possibility of appealing against the points deductions remains open. As a result of these developments, Sampdoria Genoa, who won the first leg of the relegation match against US Salernitana 2-0, slipped into the play-off zone.
The relegation second leg, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed to Sunday due to a health incident at Salernitana. Eight Salernitana players had to be taken to hospital, while a total of 16 people, including members of the staff, complained of feeling unwell. The diagnosis was food poisoning, which police are investigating at the hotel where the team was staying. This incident overshadowed the decisive meeting between the two teams.
Relegation and the future of Sampdoria
Sampdoria, who moved up to 17th after Brescia's demotion, now have their place in Serie B in their own hands. The club had a turbulent season, during which it used a total of 38 players and four coaches, including Andrea Pirlo. Current coach Alberico Evani could secure his position if he manages to keep the team in the second division. Sampdoria has a proud history, with a Serie A title and several domestic and international cup successes. Another season in Serie B could be crucial for the struggling club.
The final Serie B table shows that Frosinone has secured relegation, while Salernitana has to go into relegation to fight to stay in the second division.
| Place | team | status |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | Frosinone | safe |
| 16. | Salernitana | Play-off vs. Sampdoria |
| 17. | Sampdoria | Play-off vs. Salernitana |
| 18. | Brescia | Relegation pending appeal |
The events in Italy shed light on the challenges faced by many clubs in European football. Similar to Germany, where the Bundesliga struggles with financial stability and popularity, Italian clubs often face significant financial and organizational problems. The discussion about commercialization and its impact on sport remains acute, both in the Bundesliga and in the lower leagues of Italian football.