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Paisan Con — “New Jersey’s first Italian pop culture convention” — is coming to Fairfield, NJ, next month. The two-day extravaganza — featuring the likes of “Sopranos” star Lorraine Bracco; Giants quarterback Tommy “Cutlets” DeVito, legendary Mets reliever John Franco, and “Godfather” actor Gianni Russo — will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton on...

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Former Italy striker Giuseppe Rossi announced his retirement from soccer on Saturday following a career that was slowed by severe injuries. The New Jersey-born Rossi last played for Spal in Serie B last season. "My journey is unique. A lot of ups but also some downs. Those down moments (mostly injuries) never defined me," Rossi wrote on Instagram....

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Italian-American striker Giuseppe Rossi has signed a contract with SPAL, Italy’s Serie B club that last August was taken over by New York-based criminal defense lawyer Joe Tacopina. After spending the 2020 season in Utah with MLS side Real Salt Lake, Rossi, who boasts large international experience at elite European clubs like England’s Manchester...

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Forward Giuseppe Rossi signed Thursday with Major League Soccer's Real Salt Lake, 21 months after his last competitive match. The 33-year-old from Clifton, New Jersey, had spent his entire professional career in Europe after moving when he was 12 to join Parma's youth academy. He has been derailed by five major knee injuries. Rossi played for Manch...

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LAFC coach Bob Bradley has a fondness for calling up players from his past and Wednesday he welcomed another when former Italian international Giuseppe Rossi began training with his MLS team at Cal State L.A. Rossi was born in New Jersey the same year as Bradley’s son Michael and the two attended soccer camps together when they were growing up. B...

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American soccer’s prodigal son is on the move again. The Italian-American striker had his option declined by La Liga side, Celta Vigo, after spending the 2017 season on loan from Fiorentina. The once highly touted goal scorer is currently recovering from his fourth major knee injury, which likely played a large part in Celta Vigo’s decision. Rossi...

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Injured Fiorentina striker Giuseppe Rossi is targeting a return in three months at the Italian Cup final against Napoli.   Rossi believes he'll play at the Stadio Olimpico for the showpiece event, which will take place on May 3 or 7, depending on Europa League commitments.   Read more   Source: http://www.foxnews.com &nbs...

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by Jack Bell   Giuseppe Rossi grew up in Clifton, N.J., but never played soccer in high school or college in the United States (or for the United States national team). Instead, he joined the youth academy of Parma of Italy's Serie A as a 12-year-old. His professional career has taken him to Manchester United (England); Newcastle (England) a...

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by Alex Iacovitti   American news outlets are reporting that New York Red Bulls are willing to put up big money for the Italian international. Reports over the last few days have linked the player with a move to MLS, but the Red Bulls have shown the most interest.   The striker has spoken about the interest stating that he would prefe...

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American-born forward Giuseppe Rossi has made it clear he is on the verge of leaving Serie A club Fiorentina in search of more playing time. Italian media have reported he is close to joining Levante, which is last in the standings of the Spanish top-flight, after starting just four league matches this season as he recovers from a fourth knee...

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