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.

Italy was unable to win in Belfast to seam automatic qualification at the World Cup in Qatar next year. (Image: Twitter/azzurri)

England Puts 10 Past San Marino, Italy Enters World Cup Playoffs

The Euro 2020 finalists enjoyed different moods on Monday evening. England smashed San Marino 10-0 in their final game of the qualifying campaign, while Italy had to watch Switzerland celebrate direct qualification to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Euro 2020 champions couldn’t get more than a draw against Northern […]

Dani Alves became Xavi's first transfer since his appointment as club manager one week ago. (Image: skysports.com)

FC Barcelona Sign 38-Year-Old Dani Alves in Shock Move

Barcelona have agreed on terms with veteran defender Dani Alves, who will join the club on a contract until the summer of 2022. The 38-year-old, who previously spent eight years at Camp Nou between 2008 and 2016, will only be available for selection starting January. Dani Alves will have an […]

Gerrard left Glasgow Rangers to join Aston Villa. (Image: avfc.co.uk)

Aston Villa Announces Steven Gerrard as New Manager

Just four days after sacking Dean Smith, Aston Villa appointed Glasgow Rangers manager Steven Gerrard as their new manager. The 41-year-old Gerrard spent three-and-a-half years at Ibrox. He ended a 10-year-long title wait for Rangers in 2021, winning the Scottish Premier League following an undefeated season. Gerrard was approached by […]

Daniel Kretinsky has a big passion for football, also being the owner of Sparta Prague. (Image: usatodaypost.com)

Czech Billionaire Kretinsky Buys 27% Stake in West Ham United

Daniel Kretinsky has completed his purchase of a 27% stake in West Ham United. The billionaire Czech businessman will become part of West Ham’s board alongside his business partner Pavel Horsky following the agreement. The pair join co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, and vice-chairman Karren Brady. “We are always […]

Steven Gerrard is keen on coaching in the Premier League after three and a half years with Rangers in Scotland. (Image: Twitter/RangersFC)

Steven Gerrard Edging Closer to Become Aston Villa’s Next Manager

After winning the league in Scotland with the Glasgow Rangers, Steven Gerrard appears to be on his way to joining the English Premier League with a move to Aston Villa looking more certain by the day. The AVFC managerial job has been vacant since Dean Smith was sacked on Sunday […]

PSG won 4-0 against Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Diallo starting for the French giants. (Image: Twitter/PSG_Feminines)

PSG Women’s Team Member Held in Violent Attack on Teammate

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is in police custody after an assault on one of her teammates on the women’s team. An attack that occurred last Thursday led to Diallo’s arrest. The midfielder was taken into custody on Wednesday by the Versailles Police. 31-year-old Kheira Hamraoui, another midfielder, was allegedly […]

Paul Pogba retained his international status with France despite his fluctuant form at club level for Man. United. (Image: Twitter/equipedefrance)

Pogba Faces Two-Month Absence with Thigh Injury

Paul Pogba could be out until February after suffering a right thigh injury while on international duty. Pogba was pulled from France’s training session on Monday in visible pain after a shot he made with his right foot. National team doctor Franck Le Gall assessed him right away. It’s now […]

Erling Haaland has been on top form since joining Dortmund almost two years ago. (Image: Twitter/erlinghaaland)

Haaland ‘Unlikely’ to Play in 2021 Following Hip Flexor Injury

Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund’s goal machine, is facing another two months on the sidelines after the injury he picked up in the Champions League match against Ajax on Oct. 20. The player’s father, Alf-Inge Haaland, told the Norwegian channel TV2 that his son is “unlikely” to feature for Dortmund until […]

Are you ready for the MLS Playoffs? (Image: Twitter/MLS)

Decision Day Drama in the MLS: An Eventful Evening Decides Playoffs

The 2021 MLS Cup playoffs are set. The New England Revolution and the Colorado Rapids finished at the top of their respective conferences and earned themselves first knockout round byes, while 12 other clubs will battle to join them in the quarterfinals. The playoffs kick off on Nov. 20 with […]

West Ham went up to third in the Premier League after beating Liverpool 3-2 at The London Stadium on Sunday. (Image; Twitter/westham)

West Ham Ends Liverpool’s 25-Game Unbeaten Run with Fantastic 3-2 Win

West Ham United stunned Liverpool, winning 3-2 and ending their 25-game unbeaten run across all competitions. Liverpool was undefeated since April 6 when they lost 3-1 against Real Madrid in a Champions League match. Since then, manager Jürgen Klopp rebuilt the spirit that brought Liverpool the Premier League title back […]