Italian Icon's Celebration Takes a Wild Turn

Andrea Pirlo, the former Italian footballer turned manager, was left shaken after being fiercely embraced by his own player following Sampdoria's victory over Lecco. The intense celebration sparked comparisons to a scene from the film Die Hard.

Sebastiano Esposito Seals the Win

Sampdoria secured a 2-0 win thanks to two goals from forward Sebastiano Esposito, who is currently on loan from Inter Milan. The victory marked Sampdoria's fourth win in five Serie B matches.

Intense Celebration Goes Too Far?

As the final whistle blew, Esposito and Pirlo couldn't contain their excitement and embraced each other on the touchline. However, the celebration took a wild turn as Esposito shook Pirlo vigorously, leaving fans shocked.

Fans React on Social Media

Social media was abuzz with fans commenting on the intense celebration. One fan humorously compared Pirlo's reaction to Alan Rickman's character falling out of a window in Die Hard. Others described Pirlo being shaken like a rag doll and praised Esposito's bravery.

Relief for Pirlo and Sampdoria

The win not only lifted Sampdoria to 10th place in Italy's second division but also relieved some pressure on Pirlo. After the club's relegation from Serie A last season, Pirlo was appointed as manager with the goal of returning the team to the top flight.

Since retiring as a player, Pirlo has managed top clubs like Juventus and Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük S.K.