[2] With Juventus, he won the UEFA Champions League in 1996, in addition to other domestic and international titles, scoring a goal in the quarter-finals against Real Madrid, as well as a penalty during the shoot-out in the final against Ajax.

[3] During his time with Juventus, Padovano was given his only cap for Italy by manager Cesare Maldini, who played him during the 3–0 home win over Moldova, on 29 March 1997.

After falling out of favour at the south London club he was sold to Metz but failed to make an impression as once again he was injured and unable to play for some months.

Metz were in financial difficulties and he later returned to Palace (who was then in receivership) in the 1999–2000 season to make a million-pound claim against the club's directors for lost wages.

[3] A fast and well–rounded forward, Padovano was known for his pace, heading, and acrobatic ability in the air, as well as his physical strength, despite his modest stature and build.