New Jersey-born forward Giuseppe Rossi scored three goals to lead Spain’s Villarreal to a 4-1 exhibition victory over England‘s Tottenham on Thursday.

Rossi scored in the 21st, 31st and 69th minutes at White Hart Lane. The 23-year-old was born in Teaneck to Italian parents and opted to play for Italy’s national team instead of the United States’. While he was on the Azzurri’s preliminary 30-man World Cup roster, he was cut when it was pared to 23.
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Giuseppe Rossi will only leave Villarreal for a big club, according to his agent Federico Pastorello as reports of an Inter bid grow stronger. Inter have been tipped as the front runners for the hitman as Mario Balotelli edges closer to Manchester City.

Liverpool boss is reportedly considering making a move for former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi this summer. Having left Old Trafford back in 2007 the New Jersey born Italian international has gone from strength to strength at La Liga side Villarreal and has been named in Marcello Lippi’s provisional World Cup squad.

Rafa Benitez is keen to bring in new attacking options to help carry the burden that is placed almost entirely on the shoulders of Spaniard Fernando Torres and the Anfield boss may well be able to pick up the impish 23 year old for a fee of around £12m.

Rossi has had three consistent seasons at Villarreal where he has managed 45 goals and made himself one of the most dependable strikers in Spain. His efforts have not gone unnoticed and fellow Premier League side Manchester City are also reportedly interested in snapping up his services.

The Liverpool manager could also tempt the Spanish side with the possibility of offering expendable Albert Rieira as part of any deal.

Is it just me or is everyone sick of this kid?

He was raised in Jersey then said screw you to good old USA and moved back to Italy.

Now everyone is praising this kid, but what everyone forgot is that he chose Italy as the country he would represent instead of the US.

In my mind that means that we are finished with him.  He means the same to me as any other foreign star.

Am I alone on this?

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