The 2007-08 campaign delivered a devastating end to an era for Parma, as Il Crociati slumped to a crushing 19th-place finish in Serie A, resulting in relegation after an 18-year spell in the top flight. The turbulent season, which saw a succession of managers, was defined by a desperate, failed battle for survival, despite striker Igor Budan leading the line with 7 crucial goals. Featuring talents like Stefano Morrone, Luca Cigarini, and veteran Domenico Morfeo, the club's fate was sealed on the final day with a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan, which heartbreakingly confirmed the drop to Serie B and remains a painful chapter in the club's modern history.