Multiple European and domestic title winners UC Sampdoria are relegated to the third tier of the Italian football league system for the first time in their 78 year history. ([https:--www.espn.com-soccer-story-_-id-45139105-sampdoria-relegated-serie-c-first-their-history ESPN]), ([https:--www.bbc.com-sport-football-articles-c5y649vq8pqo BBC Sport]), ([https:--www.theguardian.com-football-2025-may-15-sampdoria-relegation-serie-c-first-time The Guardian])