From the papers

March 8, 2000
Juventus Official Site

Alessandro Del Piero is one step away from making history. If he scores tomorrow night in Galicia, northern Spain, he will equal Juventus vice-president Roberto Bettega’s European goal tally of 27. Thus Tuttosport headlines with "Del Piero, close to record." The Turin-based daily also reports the return of Sunday Oliseh who may not be a first-team regular at Juventus, but is happy to contribute to the Bianconero cause. "I'm happy to play for Juventus and one thing I can say, hand on heart, is that the fans haven't yet seen the real Sunday Oliseh," comments the Nigeria international.

The Gazzetta dello Sport also features the former Ajax man who enthuses: "My adventure is only just beginning. I've never said I wanted to leave. We are at the top of the toughest League in the world four points clear of our rivals."

Tuttosport, meanwhile, turns the spotlight on Darko Kovacevic and his first match back in Spain since leaving Real Sociedad for Turin last summer - a country where he was famed for his goalscoring exploits. But the Gazzetta dello Sport makes another Bianconero star the centre of speculation: "Juve wondering about Zidane" is the headline as the Milan-based daily hypothesises over whether or not the French ace will play in Vigo.

However, the Corriere dello Sport opens with a headline that won't go down too well with the superstitious element among the Bianconeri supporters: "Juve, unbeatable in Europe." The Rome daily also reports the comments of Alessandro Birindelli who is now over the flu: "I'm available for selection," explains the defender who played a vital role in the win over Roma 10 days ago.
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