Based in the port city of Genoa, Sampdoria is a historic club currently competing in the Italian Serie B. Their home matches are played at the iconic Stadio Luigi Ferraris, which they share with local rivals Genoa. Founded in 1946 from the merger of two older clubs, Sampdoria's name is a portmanteau of *Sampierdarenese* and *Andrea Doria*, reflecting its maritime roots. The club's most glorious era arrived in the late 1980s and early 1990s under coach Vujadin Boškov, with the legendary attacking duo of Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Mancini leading the *Blucerchiati* to their only Serie A title in 1991, followed by a European Cup Winners' Cup triumph and a European Cup final appearance. The modern era has been more turbulent, marked by relegations and financial struggles, but the club remains a passionate institution. Their fan base is famously loyal, and the derby della Lanterna against Genoa is one of Italian football's most heated rivalries. Sampdoria is a club with a rich history, fighting to return to the top flight where its storied past belongs.