Spanish newspaper giants AS have fallen on the side of the USA after they were undone by Giuseppe Rossi this week. American-born Rossi, the Villarreal striker, struck twice for Italy in their 3-1 Confederations Cup win over the 'States.

AS praised Rossi, saying: "Thanks to him, Italy played with 13 men." However, they also called him 'a traitor' and 'the latest Italian trick.'

"Rossi was born in New Jersey, the son of Italian parents. He lived there for 14 years and he is now 22," AS wrote.

"As a child, he played baseball. He is more American than any other thing."

To finish, AS likened his goals to patricide, the act of killing one's father.