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.

Mino Raiola died aged 54. (Image: Twitter/br_theatre)
Mino Raiola

Football Super Agent Mino Raiola Dies Aged 54

Mino Raiola’s death was announced by his family through a post on the agent’s Twitter account. Raiola, who represented the likes of Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogna, Gianluigi Donnarumma or Matthijs de Ligt, spent his last days in a hospital in Milan. Raiola had been suffering from lung problems. […]

LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly has been named as the preferred bidder to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich. (Image: Twitter/plfrance)
Chelsea

LA Dodgers Co-Owner Todd Boehly Chosen as Preferred Bidder for Chelsea

The consortium led by Todd Boehly has been chosen as the preferred bidder for Premier League giants Chelsea. Boehly is the co-owner of the LA Dodgers. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Ineos, had submitted a $5 billion offer on Friday morning, just hours before the announcement about Boehly being […]

The London Stadium is home to West Ham United since 2016. (Image: thevanaramanl)
West Ham United

German Commentators Accuse Fans of Attack During Europa League Match

Police are investigating an incident in which two commentators working for German station ARD Radio claim to have been attacked by West Ham fans during the Europa League clash against Eintracht Frankfurt at London Stadium. The Metropolitan Police was informed of the incident, with West Ham also supporting the investigation. […]

Kylian Mbappe is expeected to leave Paris Saint-Germain on 1 July, when his deal at the club runs out. (Image: Twitter/goal)
Kylian Mbappe

Pochettino, ‘100%’ Sure He and Mbappe Will Stay at PSG Next Season

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino says he is “100%” sure he will still be the club’s head coach next season. Poch is certain star forward Kylian Mbappe, who’s out of contract this summer, will also decide to stay. Pochettino won PSG the Ligue 1 title on Saturday, but the club’s […]

Ralf Rangnick took over at United after the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last November. (Image: Twitter/manutd)
Ralf Rangnick

Man. United Interim Boss Rangnick Appointed Austria Head Coach

Manchester United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who will step down from his current role at the end of the season, has been appointed as the Austrian national team’s head coach. Rangnick will continue working for Manchester United as a club consultant. The German coach penned a contract until 2024 with […]

Chelsea is expected to start next season under new ownership. (Image: Twitter/chelseafc)
Chelsea

Ineos Owner Ratcliffe Makes Late $5 Billion Bid to Buy Chelsea

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to buy Chelsea for $5 billion. Three different groups were ready to pay as much as $3.15 billion to take charge of the club. Ratcliffe’s last-minute offer was submitted to US-based merchant bank Raine Group, which is looking after the sale, on Friday morning. British […]

Jurgen Klopp previously coached Borussia Dortmund and Mainz before joining Liverpool. (Image: Twitter/lfc)
Jurgen Klopp

Klopp and His Staff Extend Liverpool Contracts Until 2026

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and his aides penned a contract extension until 2026. They were already tied down until 2024 when Klopp was expected to leave and take a sabbatical. “There are so many words I could use to describe how I’m feeling about the news: delighted, humbled, blessed, privileged, […]

Mino Raiola was announced dead by various media outlets around Europe. (Image: liverpoolecho.co.uk)
Mino Raiola

Super Agent Raiola Takes to Twitter, Denies Rumors of His Death

Several online publications announced on Thursday that football super-agent Mino Raiola died at the age of 54. In a message published on Raiola’s Twitter account, there’s a firm denial of the information. “The status of my health at the moment: I am angry because I was pronounced dead for the […]

Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid for a fee of $140 million in 2013. (Image: Twitter/wyn_real_madrid)
Gareth Bale

DC United Looking to Sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid

Gareth Bale runs out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and the 32-year-old won’t be offered another deal at Santiago Bernabeu. Bale enjoys life in Spain and could end up staying with another La Liga club. Several sources also claim he’s spent time thinking about retirement, but the player […]

Inter's players celebrate after beating Milan 3-0 in the Italian Cup semifinals earlier this month. The two city rivals will now fight for the Serie A league title. (Image: Twitter/goal)
Serie A

What Do Odds Predict On the Passionate Serie A Title Race?

Inter and AC Milan have it all to play for in the final rounds of the Italian Serie A. Just two points separate the Milan-based arch-rivals. AC Milan has a slight advantage, but Inter holds a game in hand and could go top if they beat Bologna away on Wednesday […]

Maguire joined Manchester United from Leicester in 2019 for a $100 million transfer fee. (Image:Twitter/theutdjournal)
Harry Maguire

Man. United Captain Maguire Targeted by Bomb Threat, Police Investigating

Harry Maguire’s home was swept by the police on Thursday afternoon after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat. Maguire lives with his fiance Fern Hawkins and their two children. “In the last 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home,” Maguire’s spokesman said. “He […]

Erik ten Hag agreed to join Manchester United on a three-year-deal. (Image: Twitter/manutd)
Erik ten Hag

Manchester United Announce Ten Hag as Club’s New Manager

Erik ten Hag has been confirmed as the new Manchester United manager starting July 1. He penned a three-year contract at Old Trafford with the option for an additional season. Ten Hag is also pushing to bring his Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag with him to United. The former […]

Diaz, Salah, and Mane all scored in Liverpool's triumphant win over Manchester United on Tuesday evening. (Image: Twitter/fcliverpool)
Liverpool - Man. United

Liverpool Fans Support Ronaldo Following Loss of Baby Son

Manchester United’s Champions League hopes suffered another hit as the Red Devils lost 4-0 away to Liverpool. The fans at Anfield showed support for United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, clapping and chanting his name in the seventh minute. The Portuguese superstar missed the game after the death of his newborn son on […]