For those who are so upset at Rossi for choosing Italy over the US, get over it. And quickly.
Unless you can honestly tell me that if you were in the same exact situation as he is, that you have the opportunity to play for the country of your Parent's roots, to have the chance to play for a country that will bring you prestige, glory, history, tradition, fame, fortune, worldwide recognition, and that you would turn it down, then don't under any circumstance, blast this kid because he made that choice.
Let me give you a little lesson on Italian Americans and their love of Italian football and the Azzurri.
It is a birthright, it is instilled into them from a very young age, regardless of what part of the United States they are from. They are brought to every Italian American social club when they are a child on Sunday Mornings, and they watch Italian Football. There are posters, banners, signs, articles, of all great Italian players, past and present at these watering holes. They are surrounded by it at home. This passion is handed down to every generation, be it boy or girl.
This may sound a little crass and egotistical, but if you are not Italian American, then you wouldn't understand. I can't speak for other ethnic groups in the US, but Italian Americans and their love of the Azzurri is one of a kind. It is a dream to be able to play for, or to play in Italy. That's just the way it is, and it isn't going to change.
Unless you can honestly tell me that if you were in the same exact situation as he is, that you have the opportunity to play for the country of your Parent's roots, to have the chance to play for a country that will bring you prestige, glory, history, tradition, fame, fortune, worldwide recognition, and that you would turn it down, then don't under any circumstance, blast this kid because he made that choice.
Let me give you a little lesson on Italian Americans and their love of Italian football and the Azzurri.
It is a birthright, it is instilled into them from a very young age, regardless of what part of the United States they are from. They are brought to every Italian American social club when they are a child on Sunday Mornings, and they watch Italian Football. There are posters, banners, signs, articles, of all great Italian players, past and present at these watering holes. They are surrounded by it at home. This passion is handed down to every generation, be it boy or girl.
This may sound a little crass and egotistical, but if you are not Italian American, then you wouldn't understand. I can't speak for other ethnic groups in the US, but Italian Americans and their love of the Azzurri is one of a kind. It is a dream to be able to play for, or to play in Italy. That's just the way it is, and it isn't going to change.
