Sampdoria (la Samp) are just about the youngest club in Italy's top flight, founded in 1946. After the heady days of greats like Vialli and Mancini, the team began a decline in the mid 1990s, sliding into Serie B for a few years. However, after an injection of money and talent, Sampdoria were welcomed back into Serie A in 2003

Team colours: blue (with a red, white and black band) and white

Known as: Blucerchiati

Official website: www.sampdoria.it/.

Stadium

Stadio Luigi Ferraris
via A. De Stefanis
Genoa
Capacity: 38,800

From the railway station take buses 48 or 37.

Match Tickets

Sampdoria tickets can be bought at a large number of outlets in Genoa - see the list of addresses on the club website under Ricevitorie. Tickets can be bought online from Listicket.

Genoa Travel and Tourism

Genoa (Genova) has been an important port for centuries. It lies in the Liguria area of Italy, also known as the Italian Riviera, renowned for its mild climate and beautiful coastline. There's a lot to see in the area, and budget flights from the UK.

> Italy Heaven tourist guide to Liguria
> Book a hotel in Genoa