 Parma enjoy amicable relations with Empoli in an arrangement that dates back to a game played in foggy conditions in 1984 that ended in the Parma fans congratulating those of Empoli on its win when the full-time whistle was blown without the "Azzurri" fans' knowledge.Perhaps a more current bond is felt towards the fans of Sampdoria.In 1991, the club was bought by multinational Italian dairy and food corporation Parmalat.