Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi is a surprise omission from the Azzurri's 23-man World Cup squad. Rossi, who was born in New Jersey but who's parents are form Italy, has always dreamed of playing for the Azzurri in a World Cup since childhood. Having dual citizenship, Rossi could definitely be the US's top forward in this year's cup. The 23 year old was in fact given an opportunity to fight for a place in the previous world cup for the Red, White and Blue when then coach Bruce Arena called him in for a pre World Cup training camp, but Rossi declined stating his desire to play for his parents' country. Having such great talent at a young age Rossi, this was hardly Rossi's last chance to play in the biggest stage for the Azzurri. Yet, he will be 27 by the time Brazil 2014 comes around, and one can only think that instead of playing in his first World Cup as just another player in powerhouse Italy's squad, he could have possibly been playing in his second or even third World Cup at the peak of his career as the star of Uncle Sam's team. There is no doubt that given his ability, had Rossi chosen to play for his country of birth he would perhaps be this country's superstar heading into South Africa.
You can read more about Rossi from ESPN Soccernet here and his omission here.
Another story from Yahoo can be found here.
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