Video: Genoa fans set off fireworks after Sampdoria’s relegation

GENOA, ITALY – APRIL 23: The match is suspended after Genoa fans threw objects at Christos Mandas of SS Lazio during the Serie match between Genoa and Lazio at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 23, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

The news of Sampdoria’s relegation to Serie C sparked wild celebrations among city rivals Genoa, with fans lighting flares and fireworks across the city late into the night.

The Blucerchiati ended a dramatic regular season with a 0-0 draw away to Juve Stabia, finishing 18th in the standings and dropping to the third tier for the first time in their history.

Genoa fans celebrate Sampdoria’s relegation to Serie C with chants and fireworks

Shortly after the relegation was confirmed, groups of Rossoblù supporters flooded the streets of Genoa, singing loudly and setting off fireworks and flares to revel in their rivals’ downfall.

Mentre i tifosi della Sampdoria piangono per una clamorosa retrocessione in Serie C, i tifosi del Genoa festeggiano il declino dei propri rivali di sempre con fumogeni, cori e fuochi d’artificio 🎆#Sampdoria #Genoa #SerieB pic.twitter.com/cfjxpegnvd

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