Derby della Lanterna

Davide Ballardini felt Genoa ‘deserved something more’ in the Derby della Lanterna, as they played ‘a good match against a strong’ Sampdoria. It ended once again in a stalemate when…

Sampdoria and Genoa meet in the Coppa Italia today, the first Derby della Lanterna in a knockout Cup game since 1996. In the fourth round of the Coppa Italia, Torino…

Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri said the Derby della Lanterna against Genoa is ‘one of the best’ and warned ‘each Derby has its own story’. The Blucerchiati have collected nine points…

Coach Davide Nicola has claimed the 2-1 win against Lecce gave Genoa ‘an advantage’ in the relegation battle but warned ‘it’s not over yet’. Lecce goalkeeper Gabriel’s own goal handed…

The municipality of Genoa has sent a letter hoping to get the go ahead to bring fans back for Sampdoria-Genoa on July 22. In agreement with the two clubs, the…

Genoa coach Thiago Motta insists he “lives well” with the pressure around the Derby della Lanterna and that the clash “motivates us”. Motta has failed to win any of his…

Claudio Ranieri admits the situation at Sampdoria “couldn’t be worse” but expects fans to “spur on” the side against Genoa in the Derby della Lanterna. Only one point separates Samp…

Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo admits the derby against Genoa could be “ideal” after three defeats in a row. The Blucerchiati were beaten by Milan, before being thrashed 4-1 by both…

Napoli are desperate to regain their form and compete once again with Juventus, while the competition for European spots is only growing hotter. Inter and Fiorentina are finally regaining momentum,…

Genoa Coach Davide Ballardini expects an open game against Sampdoria - “we’ll play to score, so will they”. The two sides meet tomorrow night in the Derby della Lanterna -…

Sampdoria Coach Marco Giampaolo says “the derby is for the fans” ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Genoa. The Blucerchiati are in the running for a Europa League spot, but face…

Serie A enters its final round of fixtures before the international break, where Italy will face Sweden for a place at the World Cup. The top five are setting a…

Marco Giampaolo wants to give Sampdoria fans a ‘gift’ when they face Genoa in the Derby della Lanterna on Sunday. Samp go into the clash sixth in Serie A, whereas…

Diego Milito is backing Genoa boss Ivan Juric to “rise again” with a derby win against Sampdoria and give their season “an extraordinary jolt”. Milito scored 60 goals in 92…

Genoa have reportedly decided to stick with Ivan Juric but will only give him until the derby against Sampdoria this Saturday. Juric met Genoa’s board on Monday morning after a 1-0…

Marco Giampaolo has urged Sampdoria to “make history” and become the first team since 1960 to win two Derby delle Lanterne in the same season. Samp face Genoa on Saturday…

Former Genoa striker Diego Milito admits he would 'love to play in the Derby della Lanterna again'. The match takes place on Saturday at 19:45 UK time, click here for…

Genoa Coach Ivan Juric says “winning counts and it doesn’t really matter how you play” ahead of the derby with Sampdoria. Tomorrow sees the Derby della Lanterna between the two…

Sampdoria will be without Emiliano Viviano for the derby with Genoa, as he has a scaphoid fracture. The goalkeeper picked up an injury while making a save in the match…

Genoa Coach Ivan Juric has been handed a touchline ban for the Derby della Lanterna with Sampdoria. The Grifone boss was sent to the stands during the 0-0 draw with…