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.

Immediately after the game against Santa Fe finished, River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo ran to midfielder turned goalkeeper Enzo Perez and congratulated him for his performance. (Image: Twitter / @RiverPlate)

River Plate Wins with a Midfielder in Goal, No Subs Available

Badly hit by COVID-19, River Plate had just 11 available players for its game against Colombian side Santa Fe in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s top club competition. And, they won with a 35-year-old midfielder tending goal in one of the most surprising games of the year. River had to […]

Lionel Messi is expected to extend his stay at FC Barcelona for two more seasons. (Image: Twitter / @FCBarcelona)

Barcelona to Sign Two Players Worth More than $100 Million — for Free

FC Barcelona agreed to terms with Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, who will strengthen the team’s attack ahead of next season. Both players will come at no cost, as they are free agents. Aguero will end his 10-year stay at Manchester City once the current campaign concludes. The 32-year-old Argentinean […]

Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the Italian Cup. Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 to lift their only trophy this season. (Image: Twitter / @JuventusFC)

Ronaldo Sets Record in Juventus Cup Win as Rumors on Next Club Mount

Juventus beat Atalanta 2-1 in the Italian Cup final to win their only trophy this season. The win could mark the end of an era, as Juve’s next campaign could be playing without superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo (36) as the Italian powerhouse faces a fundamental reconstruction following a dismal year. […]

Pep Guardiola enjoying himself at City's title party. (Image: Twitter)

Pep Guardiola Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before

Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola went viral with his club-party video on Monday night. Guardiola, the tactical genius whose style influenced world football over the past 15 years, has never let himself be caught like this on camera before. In a video posted on Twitter by a City employee, Guardiola is […]

Zinedine Zidane leading Real Madrid from the bench in the La Liga game vs Granada. (Image: Twitter / @RealMadrid)

Real Shock: Zidane to Leave Madrid at the End of the Season

Zidane has just eight days left in his reign at Real Madrid. The French manager will end his second stint at Real at the end of the season. “Zizou” had one year left in his contract, but will not honor it. The 48-year old has already informed his players of […]

Neymar is going to sign a contract extension at PSG, keeping him at Parc des Princes until 2026. (Image: Twitter / @PSG_Inside)

All Bets Are Off: Neymar to Pen New Contract with PSG on Saturday

French sports paper L’Equipe revealed late on Friday that PSG and Neymar have reached a deal to extend the Brazilian’s contract. The signing is expected to be formalized on Saturday. After a complicated few months, PSG managed to convince the 29-year-old superstar that Parc des Princes is the best place […]