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.

Paul Pogba is out of countract at Old Trafford in 2022. He joined from Juventus in 2016. (Image; Twitter/FabrizioRomano)

Pogba Convinced to Stay at Manchester United With Huge Weekly Wage

French paper L’Equipe claims Pogba offered his suitors outside the Premier League some bad news, as he decided to stay with Manchester United beyond 2022. Pogba is out of contract next summer and could sign for any club at cost zero. Among those interested in having him are several European […]

Mbappe is regarded as one of the most prominent players in the future of world football. (Image: skysports.com)

Mbappe Says He Wanted to Leave PSG in July

Kylian Mbappe spoke to French media outlet RMC Sport about his failed move to Real Madrid and his plans for the future. For the first time since the transfer window closed one month ago, the French superstar opened up about his dealings with PSG and gave his version of the […]

Claudio Ranieri returns to the Premier League after two years and a half to take over at Watford. (Image: skysports.com)

Veteran Claudio Ranieri Agrees to Become Watford Coach

Watford sacked Xisco Munoz following their 1-0 defeat to Leeds on Saturday. 69-year-old Claudio Ranieri, who was a free agent since leaving Sampdoria at the end of last season, will take charge. In the Premier League alone, Ranieri worked at Chelsea, Leicester, and Fulham. The Italian coach won the championship […]

Erling Haaland scored seven goals for Borussia Dortmund since the start of the German season. (Image: Twitter/actufoot_)

PSG Plans to Sign Haaland if Mbappe Joins Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe looks set to leave for Real Madrid, so Paris Saint-Germain’s board has come up with a backup plan in the form of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, who is the replacement the French giant dreams of signing. Haaland (21) has scored at a non-stop rate in the past two […]

Leo Messi won the Ballon d'Or in 2019 for a record sixth time. (Image: Twitter/LEquipe)

Ballon d’Or 2021 Nominees Announced Next Week

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ballon d’Or is returning. The most prestigious individual trophy in world football will be awarded on Monday, Nov. 29 in a ceremony that will take place at the Châtelet Theatre in Paris. Nominees for both the men’s and women’s Ballon […]

FC Barcelona is bottom of Group E in the Champions League after two games. (Image: Twitter/FCBarcelona)

FC Barcelona Destroyed in Champions League Outing Against Benfica

Barcelona lost 3-0 against Benfica in Lisbon and, as a result, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman could get the sack. His relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta is beyond repair. The official favors Andrea Pirlo to become the new Barcelona boss. After losing 3-0 to Bayern on the opening night of […]