@antonmigr Of course with Rossi being such an azming player, you would have liked him to play for the american nation team. But you have to remember it happens all the time. Owen Hargreaves was born in Canada, plays for England. Numerous French players are from Africa. Quite a few portuguese players are originally from Brazil. Giuseppe Rossi isnt the first time this has happend.
@antonmigr No.... actually it doesnt. It means you a ______-American. The only people that are truly American are Native Americans. Rossi is ITALIAN-AMERICAN. HE IS 100% ITALIAN BLOOD. HE IS JUST AS MUCH ITALIAN AS HE IS AMERICAN. Just because he was born on an arbitrary plot of land that has an arbitrary name it doesnt mean he is obligated to represent that land. He moved back to Italy when he was 12. Playing in Europe made him worldclass. Not being born in America. Grow up anton.
@antonmigr Not quite. Donovan was raised by American citizens, spoke English as his first language, and spent his whole life in America. Rossi was raised by Italian immigrants, spoke Italian as his first language, and became the player he is today bc he moved back to Italy at age 12. Half the USNT is dual citizenship already and people still complain. Im American and i think we should develop our own talent instead of stealing other countries players.
Do you know him personally? He might see himself as an American citizen because he is one, but hes an Italian citizen too and will always have 100% Italian blood. Dont tell me America made him into the player he is. Genetics did; his parents did - who are Italian. He would have been a traitor if he played for the US. He first represented the Italy as a 14 year old, there was never a question about playing for US. Half the USNT isnt american as it is so fans need to be happy with what they have
Im American and i think its absolutely disgraceful to label Rossi a traitor for not playing for the US. Typical american ignorance. Just because you are born on a specific plot of land does 'make' you a nationality, your experiences do. His parents were both Italian teachers at school, so his first language was Italian, and its not like he ever even played on US youth teams. HE MOVED BACK TO ITALY WHEN HE WAS 12!!!! grow up people, hes not american just because he was born here.
actually on the contrary g. rossi sees himself as american entirely. and he still lives in new jersey on off season and does charity stuff like showdown in chinatown soccer thing steve nash arranges every year. what americans fail to realize is that he is a first generation american most of his family is still in italy and his dad is the one who got him into the game and they probably cheered for italy in the world cup. i feel his family relationship was what made him chose italy
and i respect him for that. what people fail to realize is the family connection with the game. some players choose national sides which are benefical for their careers i dont see with rossi. he coulda easily chosen US and won gold cups and international medals but he went with family over medals.
@rjsartor Actually he's both American and Italian (dual citizenship) so yes you can be both. I'd say growing up anywhere until the age of 12 definitely shapes you with the mindset of the country you grow up in. He also goes back to Jersey for the summer and says his favorite city is New York.
I agree with what you're saying though. I'd love for him to play for our country, but I just wish him the best. He's so good you must get him to the proper place so he can develop and elevate his play.
@BarbaryPirates Im not talking about mindset, im talking about soccer. Was it US youth soccer coaches that saw the potential in this boy and molded him into the player he is today. No, considering his father was his coach. All im saying is that he doesnt owe US soccer anything and i find it annoying that Americans try to claim everyone born on this continent as theirs. There are already enough players on the USMNT as first generation citizens.
@rjsartor Ah my mistake. I completely agree, I'm American and some USMNT fans are being ridiculous. We have bigger problems to deal with in terms of furthering the development of American soccer than crying and throwing tantrums over Rossi.
@rjsartor he's a douche. could have been the king of soccer in America - the country of his birth (even though that's just a technicality) - clearly he's not a big fan of the USA.
@rjsartor Yea another thing US national team suuuuucks hahaha so i dnt blame him even if he didnt move to italy id rather play for italy then USA so yea man americans are really ignorant
i just saw an interview with him though where he says america is home. but i do understand his motivations to play for italy though. and i guess he feels as much italian as american. though your childhood has a huge emotional impact. i moved from holland to new zealand when i was 10. i lived in nz for 18 years but couldn't care less about their football team. and that's not cos they suck because i also don't care about the rugby team. i only care about ajax and the dutch national team
I love the way Italian Americans one minute say they are Italian when it suits them and then when it comes to a national sport they all of a sudden change their minds and say they're American.....
At the end of the day it's down to his own personal feelings and love for the country, whether or not he was born there, some people just have a stronger connection with their heritage........
friggen rossi should be playing for the US. its such a traitor move. italy did terrible the last WC hes soo young on such an old team. he should be playing with guys like jozy and davies and landon. itll revolutionize US soccer.
As a UTD fan it saddens me to see that his national choice has been brought into question because of this, he want to succeed and he can not do that with the USA team, the passion is not there but with the Italians it never leaves their game. im irish. fair play to the guy, he knows what he wants.
He took a gamble by joining the Italian team and lost out by not making their WC roster. If you want to play for the American national team you have to BLEED red white and blue. No compromises. It's a shame, but what's done is done.
It's too bad, I would have liked to see him along side Altidore in the world cup, and if he was recovered Charlie Davies as well. Quite possibly the U.S. could have been top 8, or 4 this past World Cup.. maybe haha
I think its sad, you kno the USA gets shit on all the time. This kids parents came to the USA for a better life, he learns how to play soccer here and he grew up here. Then he goes to italy!!! WTF the USA gave him the opportunity to not live a shit life, its not fair to us Americans
@Danigomez92 Italy isn't a third world country you idiot, he can live there, it's bloody nice I'd love to live there. Plus he was born in Italy so he should play there, think about it.
@FatTramps He wasnt born there sir, he was born in new jersey. Im not saying italy is a shitty place but there has to be a reason for his parents leaving. Think about it, your parents are from a foreign country but they come to the USA, your born there. Go to school play alongside Americans and learn your trade and skillset and then take it to ur poppa"s land. Not yours but ur daddys, seems a bit messed up. My opinion but still come on he's born here in the USA. in NEW JERSEY FOR GODS SAKE
@Danigomez92 Let's face it, he wouldn't of been as good of a player in USA than in Italy. Playing alongside Di Rossi, Pirlo, Totti. That's phenomenal. That's the same story with Ryan Giggs. He was english-raised and then played for Wales, to satisfy his dad.
@Danigomez92 ridiculous comment. he lives in europe, he wants to play in the world cup and have a chance of actually winning it. his parents are italian, obviously raised as an american but with very proud heritage. give the guy a break, america has thousands of brilliant up and coming players so stop crying.
adu is better than rossi adu already spoke to media aboute not goin to the world cup he said he will be what every one expects him to be in other words he is goin to be a soccer phenom i gaurantee it
i really love to HATE on this guy.first class traitor in my book lol i just read an article about him. he was born & raised in jersey till he was 13 & then went off to italy to play soccer, but he lives & breathes red white & blue. idk why he just wont show some patriotism & play for his country. he even talks with a jersey accent! ugh it aggrivates me. but oh well, Italy left the 2010 WC in disgrace while USA wrote themselves an epic story. suck it Rossi LOL even tho ur super hot & super good
i wish rossi played for the usa kinda upset he would rather sit out for italy then start for usa but its his choice and adu plays for the usa and he was born in africa so every thing works out
@greth i didnt say adu was a good as rossi i was just sayin that countries lose players but they gain them as well so it works out and i was talkin about every sport not just soccer i know adu isnt better then rossi but his up side is higher in my opinion thats y i big club like benfica would sign adu
Hey Giuseppe is now an Italian international because of Bruce Arena's arrogant, asinine attitude and comments about if he can't command a place in his clubs first team then he can't just walk into the US national team. If he didn't see how much a talent Giuseppe is then it's just one other reason I think he's a poor ambassador for the sport. The US is the only national team he could ever coach. Arenas stupidity = US Loss, Italia's Gain. GR's always blue blood anyways.
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I love Giuseppe Rossi.
Marie503874 3 months ago
We Americans are angry at Rossi just like the Turkish are angry at Ozil... Come on they can play for whoever they want. :P
oOoOoStevenoOoOo 4 months ago
U.S.N.T is okay we have heart no special skills but all around decent
TheShanny1000 4 months ago
Rossi is currently the best ITALIAN striker!!
Rafaelpotosino1 4 months ago
Many Olympic athletes on the US team are from other countries, so there is nothing wrong with what Rossi did.
jonj1023 8 months ago
Was Obama born and raised in America?
MrFabregas1987 10 months ago
@MrFabregas1987 WTF DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH ALTIDORE OR ROSSI ??
danyc09 9 months ago
@danyc09
Rossi was born in USA but does that mean he is american?
MrFabregas1987 9 months ago
@MrFabregas1987 thats what FIFA says he is
danyc09 9 months ago
@MrFabregas1987 No he was raised in paradise. Hawaii. (by a world war II vet, mind you)
grimeygoat27 7 months ago
if you're born and raised in america, then you are american. end of story
antonmigr 10 months ago
@antonmigr Of course with Rossi being such an azming player, you would have liked him to play for the american nation team. But you have to remember it happens all the time. Owen Hargreaves was born in Canada, plays for England. Numerous French players are from Africa. Quite a few portuguese players are originally from Brazil. Giuseppe Rossi isnt the first time this has happend.
Jamster946 10 months ago
@antonmigr No.... actually it doesnt. It means you a ______-American. The only people that are truly American are Native Americans. Rossi is ITALIAN-AMERICAN. HE IS 100% ITALIAN BLOOD. HE IS JUST AS MUCH ITALIAN AS HE IS AMERICAN. Just because he was born on an arbitrary plot of land that has an arbitrary name it doesnt mean he is obligated to represent that land. He moved back to Italy when he was 12. Playing in Europe made him worldclass. Not being born in America. Grow up anton.
rjsartor 7 months ago
@rjsartor that's like saying donovan should be playing for some european country because he's white
antonmigr 7 months ago
@antonmigr Not quite. Donovan was raised by American citizens, spoke English as his first language, and spent his whole life in America. Rossi was raised by Italian immigrants, spoke Italian as his first language, and became the player he is today bc he moved back to Italy at age 12. Half the USNT is dual citizenship already and people still complain. Im American and i think we should develop our own talent instead of stealing other countries players.
rjsartor 7 months ago
@antonmigr or for canada because his father is canadian
Joser344 5 months ago
Do you know him personally? He might see himself as an American citizen because he is one, but hes an Italian citizen too and will always have 100% Italian blood. Dont tell me America made him into the player he is. Genetics did; his parents did - who are Italian. He would have been a traitor if he played for the US. He first represented the Italy as a 14 year old, there was never a question about playing for US. Half the USNT isnt american as it is so fans need to be happy with what they have
rjsartor 10 months ago 3
Im American and i think its absolutely disgraceful to label Rossi a traitor for not playing for the US. Typical american ignorance. Just because you are born on a specific plot of land does 'make' you a nationality, your experiences do. His parents were both Italian teachers at school, so his first language was Italian, and its not like he ever even played on US youth teams. HE MOVED BACK TO ITALY WHEN HE WAS 12!!!! grow up people, hes not american just because he was born here.
rjsartor 11 months ago 13
@rjsartor
actually on the contrary g. rossi sees himself as american entirely. and he still lives in new jersey on off season and does charity stuff like showdown in chinatown soccer thing steve nash arranges every year. what americans fail to realize is that he is a first generation american most of his family is still in italy and his dad is the one who got him into the game and they probably cheered for italy in the world cup. i feel his family relationship was what made him chose italy
kumar01234 10 months ago
@rjsartor
and i respect him for that. what people fail to realize is the family connection with the game. some players choose national sides which are benefical for their careers i dont see with rossi. he coulda easily chosen US and won gold cups and international medals but he went with family over medals.
kumar01234 10 months ago
@rjsartor Actually he's both American and Italian (dual citizenship) so yes you can be both. I'd say growing up anywhere until the age of 12 definitely shapes you with the mindset of the country you grow up in. He also goes back to Jersey for the summer and says his favorite city is New York.
I agree with what you're saying though. I'd love for him to play for our country, but I just wish him the best. He's so good you must get him to the proper place so he can develop and elevate his play.
BarbaryPirates 8 months ago
@BarbaryPirates Im not talking about mindset, im talking about soccer. Was it US youth soccer coaches that saw the potential in this boy and molded him into the player he is today. No, considering his father was his coach. All im saying is that he doesnt owe US soccer anything and i find it annoying that Americans try to claim everyone born on this continent as theirs. There are already enough players on the USMNT as first generation citizens.
rjsartor 8 months ago
@rjsartor Ah my mistake. I completely agree, I'm American and some USMNT fans are being ridiculous. We have bigger problems to deal with in terms of furthering the development of American soccer than crying and throwing tantrums over Rossi.
BarbaryPirates 8 months ago
@rjsartor he's a douche. could have been the king of soccer in America - the country of his birth (even though that's just a technicality) - clearly he's not a big fan of the USA.
grimeygoat27 7 months ago
@rjsartor Yea another thing US national team suuuuucks hahaha so i dnt blame him even if he didnt move to italy id rather play for italy then USA so yea man americans are really ignorant
sportyculvercity 6 months ago
@rjsartor
i just saw an interview with him though where he says america is home. but i do understand his motivations to play for italy though. and i guess he feels as much italian as american. though your childhood has a huge emotional impact. i moved from holland to new zealand when i was 10. i lived in nz for 18 years but couldn't care less about their football team. and that's not cos they suck because i also don't care about the rugby team. i only care about ajax and the dutch national team
dsdan83 5 months ago
I love the way Italian Americans one minute say they are Italian when it suits them and then when it comes to a national sport they all of a sudden change their minds and say they're American.....
At the end of the day it's down to his own personal feelings and love for the country, whether or not he was born there, some people just have a stronger connection with their heritage........
Deal with it!!
thecappo 11 months ago
friggen rossi should be playing for the US. its such a traitor move. italy did terrible the last WC hes soo young on such an old team. he should be playing with guys like jozy and davies and landon. itll revolutionize US soccer.
livexthexlife192 11 months ago
As a UTD fan it saddens me to see that his national choice has been brought into question because of this, he want to succeed and he can not do that with the USA team, the passion is not there but with the Italians it never leaves their game. im irish. fair play to the guy, he knows what he wants.
boondag 1 year ago
He took a gamble by joining the Italian team and lost out by not making their WC roster. If you want to play for the American national team you have to BLEED red white and blue. No compromises. It's a shame, but what's done is done.
Wonderbread101 1 year ago
It's too bad, I would have liked to see him along side Altidore in the world cup, and if he was recovered Charlie Davies as well. Quite possibly the U.S. could have been top 8, or 4 this past World Cup.. maybe haha
shnickel1 1 year ago
imagine that, another immigrant family leeching of the American standard of life and giving back nothing in return! that's italian class for ya.
welcometourf 1 year ago
@welcometourf last i checked it was immigrants who built that american standard of life.
AlizeCiz 2 months ago
I think its sad, you kno the USA gets shit on all the time. This kids parents came to the USA for a better life, he learns how to play soccer here and he grew up here. Then he goes to italy!!! WTF the USA gave him the opportunity to not live a shit life, its not fair to us Americans
Danigomez92 1 year ago
@Danigomez92 Italy isn't a third world country you idiot, he can live there, it's bloody nice I'd love to live there. Plus he was born in Italy so he should play there, think about it.
FatTramps 1 year ago
@FatTramps He wasnt born there sir, he was born in new jersey. Im not saying italy is a shitty place but there has to be a reason for his parents leaving. Think about it, your parents are from a foreign country but they come to the USA, your born there. Go to school play alongside Americans and learn your trade and skillset and then take it to ur poppa"s land. Not yours but ur daddys, seems a bit messed up. My opinion but still come on he's born here in the USA. in NEW JERSEY FOR GODS SAKE
Danigomez92 1 year ago
@Danigomez92 Let's face it, he wouldn't of been as good of a player in USA than in Italy. Playing alongside Di Rossi, Pirlo, Totti. That's phenomenal. That's the same story with Ryan Giggs. He was english-raised and then played for Wales, to satisfy his dad.
FatTramps 1 year ago 3
@Danigomez92 He learned to play in Italy, under the Parma youth system, then Man U, then Villareal
erPiccoloTotti 1 year ago
@FatTramps he wasn't born in italy. however, you're right, italy isn't a third world country, danigomez92 is a moron.
75dru 1 year ago
@Danigomez92 who cares if he was born in the usa hes italian his parents are from italy so hes italian my parents r mexican so im mexican
Joser344 1 year ago 2
@Danigomez92 ridiculous comment. he lives in europe, he wants to play in the world cup and have a chance of actually winning it. his parents are italian, obviously raised as an american but with very proud heritage. give the guy a break, america has thousands of brilliant up and coming players so stop crying.
75dru 1 year ago
@jeanpierre86 well if it was a discussion made months ago, why bother still commenting? whatever, im entitled to my opinion as you are.
livexthexlife192 1 year ago
@jeanpierre86 umm your comment is a month too late and totally rude and unnecessary. peace out.
livexthexlife192 1 year ago
adu is better than rossi adu already spoke to media aboute not goin to the world cup he said he will be what every one expects him to be in other words he is goin to be a soccer phenom i gaurantee it
ussoccerking 1 year ago
@jeanpierre86 i dont understand what point your trying to make? loll seriously it makes no sence as a response to what i was saying.
livexthexlife192 1 year ago
i really love to HATE on this guy.first class traitor in my book lol i just read an article about him. he was born & raised in jersey till he was 13 & then went off to italy to play soccer, but he lives & breathes red white & blue. idk why he just wont show some patriotism & play for his country. he even talks with a jersey accent! ugh it aggrivates me. but oh well, Italy left the 2010 WC in disgrace while USA wrote themselves an epic story. suck it Rossi LOL even tho ur super hot & super good
livexthexlife192 1 year ago
if Rossi played for the US, he would've made winning a whole lot easier I'll tell you that much
mattTjay 1 year ago
i wish rossi played for the usa kinda upset he would rather sit out for italy then start for usa but its his choice and adu plays for the usa and he was born in africa so every thing works out
fresh33333 2 years ago
@fresh33333 uhhh adu is a joke, not even close to rossi, every thing does not work out
greth 1 year ago
@greth i didnt say adu was a good as rossi i was just sayin that countries lose players but they gain them as well so it works out and i was talkin about every sport not just soccer i know adu isnt better then rossi but his up side is higher in my opinion thats y i big club like benfica would sign adu
fresh33333 1 year ago
@greth : word. Rossi would be HUGE to have for the USA
truferblue22 1 year ago
rossi bleeds green red and white!!! It is his dream and passion to be azzurri!!!
DAVENYYANKEE23 2 years ago
Hey Giuseppe is now an Italian international because of Bruce Arena's arrogant, asinine attitude and comments about if he can't command a place in his clubs first team then he can't just walk into the US national team. If he didn't see how much a talent Giuseppe is then it's just one other reason I think he's a poor ambassador for the sport. The US is the only national team he could ever coach. Arenas stupidity = US Loss, Italia's Gain. GR's always blue blood anyways.
MachoKokoa 2 years ago
@MachoKokoa You're an idiot.
dmmartinez9 2 years ago