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Giuseppe Rossi
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Giuseppe Rossi (born February 1, 1987 in Clifton, New Jersey) is an American-born Italian football player. He currently plays for the Italian Serie A side Parma on loan from Manchester United. Born and raised in Clifton, New Jersey, in the USA, Giuseppe's parents were Italian immigrants, his father a coach. When he was offered a spot on the youth team of Parma, he and his family moved to Italy.
International
Rossi has represented the Italian national team at Under-16, 17, 18 and 21.
Former United States national team coach Bruce Arena invited him to a pre-World Cup training camp, but he turned down the offer as it was his desire to play for the Italian national team in the future.
On August 11, 2006, Rossi was called up to the Italian Und... more Giuseppe Rossi biography
Date of birth: February 1, 1987
Place of birth: Clifton, New Jersey, United States
Height: 1.73 m
Nickname: Beppe, Joe Red, Seppe, America
Position: Striker
2004: Parma - 0 (0)
2004–present: Manchester United - 5 (1)
2006–07: Newcastle United (loan) - 11 (0)
2007: Parma (loan) - 5 (2)
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