Daniele De Rossi - JackAss of the week June 20th, 2006 - June 27th, 2006 - June 20th, 2006
Okay so Daniele De Rossi is the clear cut winner of this weeks JAOW. Sure he has apologized in an "official" letter for elbowing the US striker Brian McBride.
De Rossi elbowed United States forward Brian McBride in the face in Saturday's 1-1draw, earning a red card and drawing blood from a cut under McBride's left eye. The cut required three stitches to close
In the letter, De Rossi took full responsibility for his error and explained how he apologized personally to McBride after the game. De Rossi also apologized for damaging soccer's image.
FIFA will also consider Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda's report on the incident and TV replays.
The red card automatically prevents De Rossi from playing in Thursday's final group game against the Czech Republic.
Coach Marcello Lippi has indicated that Italy is also expecting a multi-game ban.
