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Article: De Rossi plea for mercy after his red card.(Sport)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- June 19, 2006
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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.
The Roma midfielder could face a three-match ban, with FIFA having announced prior to the tournament they will come down ...