Emanuel Rosu

Emanuel Rosu

Global football specialist  |  BUCHAREST

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.

Leo Messi wants to try life in the Unite States before putting an end to his playing career. (Image: Twitter/noelfut)

Messi Sees His Future in MLS

Lionel Messi only signed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain in August, but the Argentinian superstar seems to already know what his next career move will be. Together with Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, Messi’s move to Paris was the biggest transfer story in 2021. The seven-time Ballon d’Or […]

Lorenzo Insigne celebrates winning the Euro 2020 title in Rome. (Image: Twitter/fabrizioromano)

Napoli Star Insigne Agrees to Join Toronto FC

Lorenzo Insigne has made up his mind. The Napoli and Italy forward will move to the MLS to play for Toronto FC at the end of the current campaign. Insigne will join the Canadian club as a free agent on July 1, when his deal with Napoli runs out. Insigne […]

Ricardo Pepi is one of the most promising U19 players in the world. (Image: Twitter/fabrizioromano)

Ricardo Pepi to Join Augsburg in Record Move for MLS

18-year-old striker Ricardo Pepi passed his medicals on Sunday and is expected to be unveiled as a new FC Augsburg player in the coming hours. FC Dallas will receive $20 million plus add ons, an MLS record fee. After USMNT striker Daryl Dike moved to West Bromwich Albion from Orlando […]

Lionel Messi tested positive for Covid-19 and is now isolating in Argentina. (Image: Twitter/futbolbible)

Lionel Messi Tests Positive for Covid-19

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Sunday that Lionel Messi has tested positive for Covid-19. Three other players are also infected: defender Juan Bernat, goalkeeper Sergio Rico and midfielder Nathan Bitumazala, the club announced. “The players are currently in isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocol,” PSG said through a […]

Joao Cancelo has been in great form at City since the start of the year. (Image: everyelf.com)

City Star Cancelo Assaulted in His Home, Suffers Facial Injuries

Joao Cancelo shared a picture on Instagram showing his battered face after he was assaulted in his house by four thugs on Thursday. Manchester City’s star tried to protect his family and showed resistance. The robbers threatened Cancelo’s partner Daniela and the pair’s daughter Alicia, who is just two years […]

Guangzhou FC and China defender Zhang Linpeng has large parts of his body covered with tattoos. (Image: inf.news)

Chinese Authorities Ban Footballers from Getting Tattoos

Tattoos are not on trend anymore in China, as national authorities have banned players from getting inked. Those who already have tattoos were asked to remove or cover them up. Zhang Linpeng, a regular on the Chinese national team and a Chinese first league player at Guangzhou FC, is one […]

Ricardo Pepi has been on a great run for FC Dallas in 2021. (Image: Twitter/ricardo_pepi9)

USMNT Member and Dallas Star Pepi to Join Wolfsburg

FC Dallas and USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi is closing in on a transfer to Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga. The 18-year-old’s representatives held talks with several clubs, including Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. It’s been reported that Pepi agreed to terms with Wolfsburg and is expected to change leagues in […]

Paris FC and Lyon will both pay a big price following their supporters' confrontation. (Image: Twitter/brfootball)

Lyon and Paris FC Removed from French Cup Because of Fan Violence

Fans of Lyon and Paris FC clashed during their match at Charlety Stadium in Paris on Dec. 17, resulting in both teams being booted from contention in the French Cup. The teams will pay an expensive price as a result of the melee, which occurred during their meeting in the […]

Cristiano Ronaldo spent time with the family over Christmas. (Image: thesun.co.uk)

Is Ronaldo’s Mum the Key to His Future?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored at an impressive rate for Manchester United since joining from Juventus, in August. Even though her son is 36 and has previously hinted at a dream retirement from football as a Man. United player in front of the club faithful at Old Trafford, his mum has […]

Erling Haaland has been in blistering form over the past three years, impressing in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Austrian League. (Image: Twitter/erlinghaaland)

Dortmund Confirms Real Madrid’s Interest in Haaland

Erling Haaland is one the most in-demand players in the world right now, with a host of big clubs after him. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea have all shown interest in him over the past 12 months, with the Norwegian yet […]

The Premier League has been badly hit by the Omicron variant, with several clubs left with COVID-19 outbreaks. (Image: Twitter/premierleague)

Two Premier League Boxing Day Matches Postponed Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks

The Premier League announced that two Boxing Day clashes won’t go ahead as planned. Liverpool’s game against Leeds United and the match between Watford and Wolves were called off following COVID-19 outbreaks. Leeds and Watford were in no position to play, the Premier League confirmed. Leeds has five active cases […]

Ferran Torres will be unveiled as a FC Barcelona player in January, once the transfer window opens. (Image: Twitter/mancity)

Manchester City Sells Ferran Torres to Barcelona for $63 Million

The first major piece of business in the winter transfer window will see 21-year-old Spanish forward Ferran Torres move from Manchester City to FC Barcelona. City will get an initial $63 million fee, with a further $12 million in add-ons. A recent bank loan will allow Barcelona to sign Torres, […]

Leeds United v Arsenal was the only game scheduled for Saturday that wasn't postponed. (Image: Twitter/premierleague)

Premier League to Hold Emergency Talks with Clubs Over COVID-19 Chaos

Six Premier League games and 19 fixtures (out of 36) in the second, third and fourth English tiers needed to be postponed following COVID-19 outbreaks. The Premier League decided to act, as they confirmed emergency meetings with clubs will take place early next week. Several teams have asked through their […]

Real Madrid will miss six players for the Cadiz game on Sunday after they tested positive to COVID-19. (Image: Twitter/RealMadrid)

Real Madrid Hit Hard by COVID-19, As Six Players Test Positive

Sunday night’s game against Cadiz will be a different challenge for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Real left six players outside the squad following COVID-19 confirmations, so reinforcements needed to be called from Real Madrid Castilla in the Spanish third tier. Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, Andriy Lunin, Gareth Bale, Rodrygo […]