From the papers

March 29, 2001
Juventus Official Site

Last night's Azzurri triumph over Lithuania is relived in the pages of today's papers, with particular interest in the teamwork on the field between Juve and Roma players.

LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT has Italy flying high courtesy of the Inzaghi - Del Piero striking partnership. Del Piero adds his own double to Inzaghi's this time, and thanks his Roma team mate Totti for the service: "I scored thanks to the Roma players". The Milan pink reflects with interest on the signs of friendship between Scudetto adversaries. "Passport to the World Cup in his pocket", it declares at the same time, referring to Inzaghi's top form again last night. Pippo's second double in the space of four days almost certainly guarantees his participation in Japan/Korea 2002.

IL CORRIERE DELLO SPORT has more of the same, identifying a "magic trio" in attack, with Inzaghi and Del Piero scoring from Totti's assists. Special applause too for Zambrotta: sharp; and Tacchinardi: who battled hard.

TUTTOSPORT too headlines on last night's triumph, declaring an Inzaghi and Del Piero storm in Trieste, with four goals, and an unforgettable header from Alex overcoming the Lithuanian keeper. Again, Zambrotta and Tacchinardi stood out: "We were key players too". "Trap" has the World Cup in his hands, the paper says of the Azzurri coach.

Finally, its back to the transfer market and Juve continue to seek Kezman, although rivalry is hotting up in Spain. Lazio are reportedly swaying towards Parma's Cannavaro over Thuram for their defensive line up, which would free up the Frenchman to make a move to Turin. Tudor is reportedly the first to get a renewed Bianconeri contract. Lastly, there's a focus on Conte and Iuliano, who are preoccupied with this season's objectives, namely the race for the Scudetto and regaining an Italy shirt.
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