From the papers

August 31, 2000
Juventus Official Site

"Del Piero: enough is enough" is the headline in today's Corriere dello Sport, which sets the tone for the rest of the news.

After months of speculation about his form and fitness, Alessandro Del Piero can take no more. "I've been hammered by everyone. Only Juve and the fans have stood by me," moans the player. This after reported 'deliver or else' ultimatums from club president Gianni Agnelli and Azzurri coach Giovanni Trapattoni.

The Gazzetta dello Sport also revives the lament. The fantasista is more than aware of the criticism, saying: "I have to fight against all the bad things said about me. Such as when people say I was the reason Italy lost at Euro 2000." According to the Milan-based daily, Del Piero is ready to prove everybody wrong.

Trapattoni enters the debate in Tuttosport. "He was fairly sharp in training and we must get off his back," warns the trainer. So the subtext of his comments about players not delivering wasn't about our Alex after all?

The Turin paper also delves into the transfer pot with the claim that the Bianconeri would like to sign Fabio Cannavaro. Who wouldn't, Mr Moggi, who wouldn't?
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