From the papers

June 19, 1999
Juventus Official Page

Oliseh, the Nigerian striker currently at Ajax, is one of the main stories in today's papers. According to the transfer rumours, the midfield player is about to sign a contract with Juventus. This would be a 20 billion lira deal, according to Tuttosport.

But today's biggest story is about the 2006 Olimpic Games covered in the Turin papers, La Stampa and Tuttosport: "Turin: Game over!" explaining the long night waiting for the final verdict.

The Gazzetta dello Sport spends more time on the Del Piero's issue: "Del Piero - Peruzzi - Simeone, keep Juve, Inter and Lazio in check" commenting on new events surrounding the bianconeri No 10 and the signing of the nation goal-keeper.

There's also large coverage of the transfer market and preperations for the new season. Tuttosport has an endless list of players on the move, including the Brazilian playmaker Ping.

Also mentioned is the accident which happened during a match for promotion between Lumezzano and Pistoiese. It has been decided that the match is to be re-played.

On the margin we read: "A woman linesman is the first to be promoted in serie C." Female football championship: 75,000 went crazy in New York for the Ronaldine. Myers: a discount or out from Bologna. Inter offers Ventola to Udinese. Deschamps might join Vialli at Chelsea. Olympiakos: 5 billion lira to Signori. Lippi likes Vannucci. Di Biagio does not leave Roma. Perugia: Birindelli and Fresi on their way. Perugia have got Rivalta. Inter gets Blanc. Sensini is more for Lazio than Inter. Lecce have chosen Cavasini. Salernitana have given three days longer to Zeman. Napoli say no to Torino for Bellucci. Lazio want Anelka: Arsenal have to be convinced to transfer the player. Napoli want Gautieri. Fiorentina - Chiesa, almost reached a conclusion. Today starts the Intertoto: Perugia in anxiety.
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