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Coppa Italia: why Cremonese v Sampdoria is being played in Bolzano

Where to watch on TV the Coppa Italia round being played between 14 and 17 August

Spezia Calcio v UC Sampdoria - Coppa Italia

Sampdoria, Fredberg: "I’m definitely staying; I’m saddened by the rumours of disagreements with Mancini"

Despite the strong criticism directed at him, the Sampdoria director has confirmed Lombardo as manager and announced that he will remain at the club

Hellas Verona FC v Udinese Calcio - Serie A TIM

Sampdoria: Lombardo stays on as manager. Cioffi was never an option

Sampdoria: Mancini-Fredberg 'cold war'; Lombardo also under discussion

The two managers often disagree: the Italian would like to keep Popeye in charge, whilst the Dane is looking for other options

Sampdoria: Lombardo wins, but a new manager could still be appointed – the names

Despite the three points secured against Avellino, the current interim manager’s position is not secure: there have been talks with D’Angelo, but other names are also being considered

Sampdoria 2–1 Avellino: the match statistics

A tense first half dominated by nerves, but Sampdoria came alive in the second half to take a 2-0 lead. Biasci pulled one back late on, but the Blucerchiati secured three precious points

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