Crisis session at Sampdoria: Abortment after hospital cases!

Crisis session at Sampdoria: Abortment after hospital cases!

Brescia, Italien - Football in Italy is currently characterized by tragic events and financial controversy. Brescia Calcio, with a tradition over 114 years, officially stopped playing. This decision was made after a deductions of four points due to financial irregularities that threw the club back to 18th place. The team is thus relegated to series C, but the possibility of an objection to the points deductions remains open. Through these developments, Sampdoria Genoa, who won the first leg of the relegation against US Salernitana 2-0, slipped into the play-off zone.

The second leg for the relegation, originally scheduled for Friday, was postponed to Sunday due to a health incident at Salernitana. Eight players from Salernitana had to be hospitalized, while a total of 16 people, including members of the staff, complained about discomfort. The diagnosis was on food poisoning, from which the police examined the hotel in which the team was housed. This incident overshadows the decisive encounter between the two teams.

relegation and the future of Sampdoria

Sampdoria, which after the devaluation of Brescia to 17th place, now has the whereabouts in series B in its own hands. The club had a turbulent season during which he started a total of 38 players and four coaches, including Andrea Pirlo. Current coach Alberico Evani could secure his position if he succeeds in keeping the team in the second division. Sampdoria looks back on a proud story, with a title in series A and several national and international cup successes. Another season in series B could be crucial for the battered club.

In the final table of series B it shows that Frosinone has secured the relegation while Salernitana has to go into relegation to fight the whereabouts in the second division.

The events in Italy throw a light on the challenges that many clubs in European football are looking for. Similar to Germany, where the Bundesliga is fighting with financial stability and popularity, Italian clubs are often faced with considerable financial and organizational problems. The discussion about commercialization and its effects on sport remains acute, both in the Bundesliga and in the lower leagues of Italian football.