Sampdoria

Christian Vieri is on the verge of his third transfer within a year with Sampdoria keen on his signature, according to reports.

Jaap Stam was one of the best in the win over Samp and the defender said: 'It was tough, Sampdoria defended well and hit on the break.

Sampdoria are ready to send midfielder Ruben Olivera back to Juventus in January.

Cagliari are still in with a chance of qualifying for European football next season as they face a relaxed Sampdoria side at Marassi.

On a personal level, I made a few mistakes against Sampdoria and Cagliari and I expect more from myself.

There have been reports since the summer that the Bianconeri were interested in the rediscovered Sampdoria talent.

Juventus will play Lazio in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. The winner of that contest will then play Inter or Sampdoria in the final.

It was believed that the veteran would be joining the Turin giants on a free transfer once his Sampdoria contract had expired .

However, United may not be interested in the deal as they are believed to be chasing Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella.

Credit is due to Siena for winning and now let's try to finish off well the last two games against Catania and Sampdoria.

We shall start from a different situation to the one against Sampdoria, where we made determined mistakes which must not be repeated.

The countdown to the Sunday match against Sampdoria has begun. With three day to go, Claudio Ranieri had all the international players back.

" Lotito made me suffer so much that in end I matured as a man, " confessed the former Sampdoria goalkeeper .

The former Sampdoria and Ipswich 'keeper joined the Romans in 2003, but has never really been able to displace veteran Angelo Peruzzi.

Legendary striker Giuseppe Signori was a prolific goalscorer during his career whilst playing for both Lazio and Sampdoria.

Amauri has 12 goals to his name in Serie A this campaign, but has not scored since a 1-1 draw with Sampdoria back in February.

Starting from Milan-Sampdoria and for all Serie A home games, Milan offer all fans an unique opportunity: to meet the Rossoneri stars!

He joined Milan back then but has been subsequently loaned out to the likes of Bologna, Lecce and Sampdoria in recent seasons.

Klinsmann achieved that target - just - but was soon the fall-guy in the relationship as he fled to Sampdoria in the summer of 1997.

The Turin giants are in the market for a striker and apparently had their heart set on Sampdoria's Giampaolo Pazzini.

"I experienced many important years at Sampdoria, " began Lombardo, who also had a brief spell at Crystal Palace.

Many top class players like Sampdoria and a deal is entirely plausible, so never say never.

MILANELLO - Carlo Ancelotti held the usual pre-match press conference on the eve of the Italian Cup second-leg tie against Sampdoria.

There is a long list of Coaches who want to join Sampdoria and I cannot help but be happy about that.

Tomorrow we will change the formation a bit compared to the match with Sampdoria, we will use those who have rested.

Antonio Cassano may spend another season on loan to Sampdoria rather than complete a permanent transfer from Real Madrid.

Sampdoria striker Francesco Flachi has tested positive in an anti doping test following a match this season.

Sampdoria had two chances and scored twice, at the end when you are behind it's normal to concede a bit.

We are top of the league, we defeated Sampdoria in the first leg of the Italian Cup, we qualified to the Champions League knock-out stages.

However, Sampdoria still have to play this evening in the race for a Champions League spot.

In the second half we managed to be more aggressive while Sampdoria had more shots in the furst half.

Newly appointed Sampdoria boss Walter Mazzarri is looking forward to the challenge of leading the one-time Italian champions.

Sampdoria have also shown an interest in the Serbian boss, but Catania have insisted they will do their outmost to keep him.

The promising keeper will end the present season at Sampdoria, than move to Juventus in the summer.

United have not voiced an interest in Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella, according to the player's agent.

It's Hard To Explain This Defeat-Ancelotti AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti wasn't too disappointed following his team's 2-1 loss at Sampdoria.

Sampdoria then grabbed the winner in the second minute of stoppage time with Pazzini heading in Daniele Mannini's cross from close range.

Liverpool face a battle with Juventus to sign Sampdoria's Reto Ziegler.

Juventus are ahead of Inter in the battle to sign Sampdoria marksman Antonio Cassano, according to Tuttosport.

It's a red and black hurricane which overwhelms Sampdoria at Marassi.

Sampdoria claim Andriy Shevchenko would be happy to join, if they can agree on the Chelsea striker's wages.

Lazio play against Sampdoria this weekend in the second round of Serie A games.

MILAN - Go to the photo-gallery on the homepage to view the best photos from Milan-Sampdoria on Sunday evening.

Juventus have signed Sampdoria's youth squad goalkeeper Vincenzo Fiorillo (18).

Now it is back to training before the small matter of Juventus, a short break and then Sampdoria.

The 59-year-old tactician was officially unveiled to the Press this morning following his move from Sampdoria.

Was Adriano's remark after the Sampdoria game directed at you or the media?

Signori scored 107 Serie A goals for Lazio, before transferring to Sampdoria in 1998.

Over in Italy, Federico Macheda made his 10th appearance for Sampdoria in their 1-0 win over Bari in Serie A.

Currently on-loan at Benfica, Miccoli has been linked with Palermo and Sampdoria, while he has expressed an ambition to play for Lecce.

Lazio trounced Cagliari 4-1 at the Stadio Sant'Elia in Sardegna while Sampdoria held current champions Inter to a 1-1 draw.

He has played 51 games for Sampdoria, scoring 1 goal.