Serie A

Sampdoria lose 3-1 in Champions League Playoff

Werder Bremen gained the upper hand in their UEFA Champions League play-off against ten-man Sampdoria but the celebrations at the Weser-Stadion were tempered by a last-minute goal from Giampaolo Pazzini. Thomas Schaaf’s home side seized control through second-half goals from Clemens Fritz, Torsten Frings – a penalty after Sampdoria defender Stefano Lucchini had earned a […]