De Rossi hopes for leniency

Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi hopes to escape heavy punishment after being sent off for elbowing an opponent in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against the United States.

De Rossi hopes for leniency
Sun, 18 Jun, 2006 - 15:14

Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi hopes to escape heavy punishment after being sent off for elbowing an opponent in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against the United States.

De Rossi was shown a straight red card for elbowing USA striker Brian McBride after just 28 minutes of the Group E clash.

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