Emanuel Rosu

Emanuel Rosu follows world soccer for OG News. He's freelanced for the BBC, The Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal, and the New York Times. He's part of the "Ballon d'Or" jury, representing Romania in the vote that rewards the best soccer player in the world each year. He is based in Bucharest, Romania.

Ibrahimovic Wants to Stay at Milan for Another Season, Despite Turning 41 in Oct.

Emanuel Rosu - February 5, 2022 2 min read

AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini revealed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic plans to extend his stay at the club for one more year. He’ll be 41 in 2023. Zlatan’s contract runs out at the end of the current season. “Zlatan knows what he wants, he doesn’t fake anything, he knows what […]

Ousmane Dembele runs out of his contract with Barcelona at the end of June. (Image: mirror.co.uk)

Dembele Back Into Barcelona Squad after Three-Week Exile, Ready to Play against Atletico

Emanuel Rosu - February 5, 2022 3 min read

Ousmane Dembele missed Barcelona’s two previous games because of the turmoil created around his contract issue. The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and has refused all of Barcelona’s renewal attempts. President Joan Laporta would like to see the winger banned from first-team activity, but manager Xavi believes […]

Middlesbrough produced one of the biggest shocks in the FA Cup this year after beating Manchester United at Old Trafford to reach the fifth round in the competition. (Image: Twitter/emiratesfacup)

United in Shock: Ronaldo Misses Pen as Red Devils Exit FA Cup Following Defeat to Second-Tier Middlesbrough

Emanuel Rosu - February 4, 2022 2 min read

Manchester United left the FA Cup after their penalty shootout defeat to Championship side Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. The fourth-round Cup match between United and Middlesbrough was no stranger to drama. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the first penalty since his return to Manchester after 20 minutes, but things looked to be […]

Pochettino couldn't get the best out of Messi's potential in their first six months of working together. (Image: Twitter/cmdotcom)

Pochettino and PSG Planning to Break Up at the End of the Season. Has Zidane Already Been Chosen to Replace Him?

Emanuel Rosu - February 4, 2022 2 min read

Paris Saint-Germain and Mauricio Pochettino might end their relationship before the contract connecting them runs out. According to 90min.com, the PSG hierarchy and the Argentine coach are close to agreeing on separation at the end of the current season. A former PSG captain in his playing days, Pochettino joined the […]

Shaqiri signed for Lyon in the summer after previously spending time with Liverpool, Inter or Bayern. (Image: Twitter/xs_11official)

Chicago Fire Close to Sign Switzerland and Lyon Star Shaqiri

Emanuel Rosu - February 4, 2022 2 min read

Just minor details are left to settle before Chicago Fire will be able to announce Xherdan Shaqiri’s transfer. The 30-year-old Swiss international is not part of the Lyon squad traveling to Monaco for a French Ligue 1 clash on Saturday. Shaqiri moved to Lyon last summer after three years with […]

The 2021 AFCON final will be contested by Egypt and Senegal. (Image: Twitter/besoccer_es)

AFCON 2021: Liverpool’s Salah and Mane set for Confrontation When Senegal and Egypt Meet in the Finals

Emanuel Rosu - February 3, 2022 2 min read

Liverpool’s star forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will meet in the Africa Cup of Nations final. After Senegal beat Burkina Faso 3-1 on Wednesday, Egypt won on penalties (3-1) against the tournament’s hosts Cameroon to progress. Salah didn’t even need to take a penalty in the shootout, as three […]

Auston Trusty will join Arsenal in June. (Image: Twitter/usmntonly)

Arsenal Signs Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids

Emanuel Rosu - February 3, 2022 2 min read

English giants Arsenal FC have signed Auston Trusty from the Colorado Rapids on a permanent deal. The 23-year-old defender will stay with Colorado until June. The plan is for him to be loaned out by Arsenal to a European club for the 2022-23 season. The Colorado Rapids have the same […]

The USMNT and Honduras players had to fight off extremely low temperatures during their clash in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Image: Twitter/theathleticsccr)

USMNT – Honduras 3-0. Crucial Qualifier Played at -16Â°C

Emanuel Rosu - February 2, 2022 < 1 min read

The US Men’s National Team took on Honduras in a vital World Cup qualifier. The match kicked off in spite of the -16Â°C temperature in St. Paul, Minnesota. USMNT won the game 3-0 to consolidate their position in the qualifying race. Excellent use of visual aids pic.twitter.com/B5nIJIqddl — Timothy Burke […]

Aubameyang will play for FC Barcelona. He is expected to be unveiled as the club's new forward over the next few days. (Image: arsenal.com)

Aubameyang Agrees Massive $20 Million Pay Cut and Leaves Arsenal by Mutual Agreement to Join FC Barcelona

Emanuel Rosu - February 1, 2022 2 min read

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agreed terms with Arsenal to cancel his contract in North London. The attacker will join Barcelona. It’s understood that Aubameyang, who flew out to Catalonia on Monday morning, took a pay cut estimated at $20 million over the next 18 months to facilitate the move. Whatever you think […]

Mason Greenwood has been arrested on Sunday, after sensitive images and recordings were made public by his girlfriend on social media. (Image: Twitter/purelyfootball)

Man. United Star Mason Greenwood in Custody on Suspicion of Rape and Assault

Emanuel Rosu - February 1, 2022 2 min read

Police have been granted additional time to question Manchester United’s attacker Mason Greenwood, who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault. The 20-year-old remains detained following a social media post from his girlfriend denouncing him. Greater Manchester police confirmed he will be questioned further. “Detectives have been […]

Kylian Mbappe will end his five-year stay at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, when he'll join Real Madrid. (Image: lequipe.fr)

$56 Million Man: Mbappe Agrees to New Contract with Real Madrid

Emanuel Rosu - February 1, 2022 3 min read

Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid once his current deal with Paris Saint-Germain runs out this summer. German newspaper Bild reports that Mbappe will earn a staggering yearly wage of $56 million before tax at the Bernabeu. He will become the best-paid player in the world. The 23-year-old’s move […]

Christian Eriksen also had offers from the Netherlans and his native Denmark, but opted for a return to the English Premier League and signed for Brentford. (Image: Twitter/brentfordfc)

Eriksen Joins Brentford on Free Transfer Seven Months After Cardiac Arrest at Euro 2020

Emanuel Rosu - January 31, 2022 2 min read

Christian Eriksen will resume his professional career after suffering a cardiac arrest last June while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020. Eriksen signed a five-month contract with Brentford in the English Premier League. He’s been a free agent since December, when terms were agreed with Inter Milan for a mutual […]