US Sambenedettese facts for kids
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| Full name | Associazione Sportiva Sambenedettese S.r.l. |
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| Nickname(s) | Samb | |||
| Founded | 1923 1994 (refounded) 2006 (refounded) 2009 (refounded) 2013 (refounded) 2021 (refounded) |
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| Ground | Stadio Riviera delle Palme, San Benedetto del Tronto |
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| Capacity | 13,708 | |||
| Chairman | Vittorio Massi | |||
| Manager | Ottavio Palladini | |||
| League | Serie C Group B | |||
| 2018–19 | Serie C Group B, 9th of 20 | |||
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A.S. Sambenedettese S.r.l. is an Italian football club. It is based in the city of San Benedetto del Tronto, which is in the Marche region of Italy. The team is often called Samb by its fans. Currently, Sambenedettese plays in Serie D, which is one of the top football leagues in Italy.
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The Story of Sambenedettese Football Club
How Sambenedettese Started
The club began in 1923. It was first known as U.S. Sambenedettese.
In 1956, the team made it to Serie B for the first time. Serie B is the second-highest football league in Italy. Sambenedettese played in Serie B for a total of 21 seasons. Their last time in this league was in 1989. A famous goalkeeper named Walter Zenga even played for them in the 1980s.
Challenges and New Beginnings
In 1994, the club faced financial problems. This meant they had to start playing in a lower league called Eccellenza. By 2000, a new owner, Luciano Gaucci, took over the club. They quickly moved up to professional leagues again. In 2001, they were promoted, and then to Serie C1 just one year later.
In 2009, the club had to restart from Eccellenza once more. This time, they were called U.S. Sambenedettese 1923.
In the 2012–13 season, Sambenedettese won their group in Serie D. However, they could not move up to the next league. This was because of issues with their paperwork. The club changed its name to U.S. Sambenedettese 1923 S.r.l. around this time.
Moving Up Again
The club was then refounded as A.S.D. Sambenedettese Calcio. They started again in Eccellenza Marche and quickly won promotion to Serie D. On August 4, 2015, Franco Fedeli bought the club. In 2016, Sambenedettese was promoted back to Lega Pro. This happened after they won their group in the 2015–16 Serie D season. At this point, the club was known as S.S.D. Sambenedettese ARL.
At the start of the 2016–17 season, the club's official name became S.S. Sambenedettese S.r.l.. However, they were still known to fans as S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio.
In 2020, Franco Fedeli sold the club to Domenico Serafino. But less than a year later, the club had more financial difficulties and was declared bankrupt.
Recent Changes
After this, Roberto Renzi bought the club's naming rights. The club was refounded as A.S. Sambenedettese. After paying off all debts, the Italian Football Federation accepted the new club. This allowed them to stay in the Serie C league. However, they were later moved to Serie D due to other financial issues. This happened after a successful appeal and paying a league fee.
In 2023, Sambenedettese was again removed from Serie D. The club's name was then given to another Serie D club, Porto d'Ascoli. This club then started playing under the new name of U.S. Sambenedettese.
Team Colors and Badge
The team's official colors are red and blue. These colors are used in their uniforms and club badge.
Club Rivalries
Sambenedettese has a big rivalry with Ascoli. Both teams are from the same area, the Province of Ascoli Piceno. This makes their matches very exciting for fans.
Club Achievements
- Coppa Italia Serie C
- Winners: 1991–92
This means they won the Coppa Italia Serie C competition in the 1991–92 season.
See also
In Spanish: U.S. Sambenedettese para niños
