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Giuseppe Rossi
Full name	Giuseppe Rossi
Date of birth	February 1, 1987 (1987-02-01) (age 21)
Place of birth	Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
Height	1. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Teaneck (ˈtiːnɛk is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, and is a Suburb in the New York metropolitan area. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position	Striker
Club information
Current club	Villarreal
Number	22
Youth clubs
2000–2004 2004–2005	Parma Manchester United
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2005–2007 2006–2007 2007 2007–	Manchester United → Newcastle United (loan) → Parma (loan) Villarreal	05 0(1) 11 0(0) 19 0(9) 27 (11)
National team²
2003 2003–2004 2004–2005 2006–	Italy U-16 Italy U-17 Italy U-18 Italy U-21	05 0(3) 14 0(6) 03 0(0) 17 0(6)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 18, 2008. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Villarreal Club de Fútbol, usually abbreviated to Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Villarreal Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, team that Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, team that Villarreal Club de Fútbol, usually abbreviated to Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Villarreal The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ² National team caps and goals correct as of March 25, 2008. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common * Appearances (Goals)

Giuseppe Rossi (born 1 February 1987, in Teaneck, New Jersey)^[1] is an Italian American footballer. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Teaneck (ˈtiːnɛk is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, and is a Suburb in the New York metropolitan area. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered He currently plays for the Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF as a second striker. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Primera División of the es Liga de Fútbol Profesional ( Professional Football League) commonly known as La Liga or Villarreal Club de Fútbol, usually abbreviated to Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Villarreal Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Rossi was raised in Clifton, New Jersey. Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. His parents were Italian immigrants, his father Fernando Rossi, a former soccer coach at Clifton High School, and his mother Cleonilde Rossi, currently an Italian teacher at Clifton High School. Clifton High School is a four year Public high school serving grades 9-12 for the city of Clifton in Passaic County, New Jersey, United

1 Club career
- 1.1 Early career
- 1.2 Villarreal
2 International career
3 References
4 External links

Club career

Early career

When offered a spot on the youth team of Parma, Rossi and his father moved to Italy until Manchester United bought his contract when he was 17. Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, team that ^[2] There, he enjoyed prolific form in the Youth and Reserve teams but had limited opportunities with the senior side, although he often impressed whenever he made an appearance in cup games.

At the start of the 2006-07 season, Rossi moved to Newcastle United F.C. on loan until 1 January 2007, where he was expected to gain some first team experience. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He made his home debut on 24 September 2006, impressing all, and showing his quick feet with a barrage of snap shots. Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Rossi scored his only Newcastle goal on his first start on 25 October 2006 against Portsmouth in a Carling Cup 3rd Round tie at St James' Park. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast city of Portsmouth. St James' Park is an All-seater stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.

For the second half of the season he was again loaned out, this time to his former club, Parma, in a far more successful move. Scoring 9 goals in 19 league appearances, he helped the club escape the threat of relegation and proved many of his qualities. Because of this, and his desire to play regularly, Rossi was linked to a host of clubs throughout Europe.

Villarreal

On 31 July 2007, Manchester United confirmed Rossi had been sold to Spanish club Villarreal for an undisclosed fee, reportedly around £6. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Villarreal Club de Fútbol, usually abbreviated to Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Villarreal The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency 6 million (€10 million). Please update other articles as well to avoid contradiction within Wikipedia e ^[3]^[4] However, a clause was added to Rossi's Villarreal contract that allows Manchester United to repurchase him at a later date. ^[5] He scored his first goal for Villarreal on his debut against Valencia on 26 August 2007. Villarreal Club de Fútbol, usually abbreviated to Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Villarreal Valencia Club de Fútbol (also known as Valencia or Los Che) is a Spanish professional football club based in Valencia Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

International career

Rossi is a dual citizen of both the United States and Italy. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest

In 2006, Rossi was invited to a pre-World Cup training camp with the United States national team by then-coach Bruce Arena but declined, stating his desire to play for Italy and not his country of birth. The United States men's national soccer team is the national Soccer team of the United States for men and is controlled by the United States Soccer Bruce Arena (born September 21, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American soccer coach currently in charge of Los Angeles Galaxy The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition He has represented Italy at almost every youth level from U-16 to U-21.

References

^ Aristoteles. "Mr. ROSSI INCANTA IL", Gollevante. it, July 24, 2005. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed June 23, 2007. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Giuseppe Rossi, classe 1987, è nato a Teaneck - allegra cittadina del New Jersey - ma conserva, non solo nel nome, sangue italianissimo al servizio di sua Maestà la Regina. "
^ Andrea Canales. "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", Canales, ESPNsoccernet, 2005-11-30. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Retrieved on 2007-08-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the
^ Ben Hibbs. "Rossi to join Villarreal", Manchester United, 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman
^ "El Villarreal ficha al delantero Giuseppe Rossi", Villarreal CF, 2007-07-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Retrieved on 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman (Spanish)
^ "Man Utd sell Rossi to Villarreal", BBC. co. uk, 2007-08-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Retrieved on 2008-04-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne (English)

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