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.

Freddy Rincon celebrated after a vital goal against West Germany at the 1990 World Cup. (Image: cnn.com)
Freddy Rincon

Former Real Madrid and Colombia Star Rincon Dies After Car Crash

55-year-old Freddy Rincon lost his life following a car crash. The vehicle he was in collided with a bus in the city of Cali in Rincon’s native Colombia. The former midfielder was transported to the hospital, where doctors made efforts to save him. His death was announced by the hospital […]

Eintracht stunned Barcelona at home and qualified for the Europa League semi-finals after a convincing 3-2 win at the Camp Nou. (Image: Twitter/squawka)
FC Barcelona

Europa League: Barcelona Knocked Out by Eintracht After Shock Home Defeat

Barcelona put an end to their 15-games unbeaten streak as the Catalan giants lost 3-2 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt. The 4-3 defeat on aggregate means Barca, who was the bookies’ favorite to win the Europa League this season, stops its attempt to lift the trophy in the quarter-finals. Last […]

Louis Van Gaal has been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer, but treatment has been successful. (Image: Twitter/onsoranje)
World Cup 2022

Louis Van Gaal Says Cancer Treatment Has Been Successful

Netherlands head coach Louis Van Gaal underwent radiation treatment after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He revealed details about his battle at the beginning of the month during a Dutch TV show. Van Gaal also said he kept the disease a secret as he feared it would affect his players […]

Karim Benzema scored the goal which sent Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals. (Image: Twitter/championsleague)
Champions League

Champions League: 2021 Winners Chelsea Eliminated After Thriller vs. Real Madrid, Bayern Falls in Shock Draw vs. Villarreal

The first two semifinalists of the Champions League season were decided after thrilling games in Madrid and Munich. Chelsea and Bayern were left behind by Real Madrid and Villarreal, respectively. Last week, Real took home a 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea made them suffer for qualification. The defending […]

Cristiano Ronaldo was filmed smashing a fan's phone after Manchester United's defeat to Everton on Saturday. (Image: mirror.co.uk)
Cristiano Ronaldo

Police Investigating After Ronaldo Broke Fan’s Phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Cristiano Ronaldo broke a supporter’s phone following Manchester United’s defeat to Everton on Saturday. The fan’s mother revealed after the match that her son Jacob is autistic and also has dyspraxia, a disorder affecting movement and coordination. The 14-year-old was attending a […]

Kylian Mbappe joined PSG in 2017 from AS Monaco on an initial one-year loan that was made permanent for $210 million. (Image: Twitter/fabrizioromano)
Kylian Mbappe

PSG Doesn’t Take No for an Answer, Offers Mbappe Enormous Contract to Stay

A month ago, Kylian Mbappe’s future looked sealed. Reports in Spain revealed the player’s family was looking for a new home in Madrid, with his mother visiting several properties. The superstar forward had also reportedly agreed to terms with Real Madrid on a long-term contract and a $55 million per […]

Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo began dating in 2017. (Image: Instagram/georginagio)
Cristiano Ronaldo

How Much Does Ronaldo Pay To Partner Georgina for Monthly Expenses and Child Care

Georgina Rodriguez earns around $17 million per year as a social media influencer, according to estimates. Still, Ronaldo’s girlfriend gets a hefty paycheck from Manchester United’s superstar to cover daily expenses and child care. According to the Spanish TV show “Viva la Vida,” Ronaldo transfers close to $110K to Rodriguez’s […]

Manchester United's hierarchy hopes Erik ten Hag will lead the club to glory. (Image: Twitter/theeuropeanlad)
ten Hag to United

Ajax Boss Ten Hag on Verge of Being Appointed Man. United Manager

Manchester United found its man. Erik Ten Hag is set to be appointed manager at Old Trafford, sources close to the deal told ESPN. The 52-year old was interviewed in March. United also had Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauricio Pochettino, Spain’s Luis Enrique, and Sevilla’s Julen Lopetegui among their options. Chelsea’s Thomas […]

Oleksandr Sukhenko won various team and individual trophies during his career. (Image: Facebook)
Oleksandr Sukhenko

Ukraine War: Footballer Among Those Killed in Village Massacre

Oleksandr Sukhenko and his parents were kidnapped by Russian troops, then found dead outside Motyzhyn, a village situated 31 miles west of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The 25-year-old striker was one of around 30 civilians whose bodies were found in a shallow grave discovered in a forest after the Ukrainian […]

Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants a new, global, format for the Champions League. (Image: Twitter/beinsportsusa)
Nasser Al-Khelaifi

PSG Boss Wants Super Bowl-Like Event Created Around Champions League Final

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain and the chairman of the European Club Association (ECA) wants the Champions League final to feel as big as the Super Bowl. Talking to The Athletic, Al Khelaifi said the Champions League’s last act should have an opening ceremony to kick off the […]

Louis van Gaal will not step down as Netherlands manager, despite his cancer battle. (Image: caption from the Humberto TV show on RTL)
Louis van Gaal

Netherlands Manager van Gaal Reveals Cancer Battle During Live TV Show

The Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal disclosed he’s receiving treatment for prostate cancer. Van Gaal won’t step down as manager of the Dutch side ahead of the World Cup at the end of the year. The 70-year-old enjoyed a glorious career at the club level, coaching the likes of […]

The World Cup group stage draw set up some fantastic clashes. (Image: Twitter/fifaworldcup)
World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022: USMNT to Play England and Iran in the Group Stage

The US men’s national team will be part of Group B at the World Cup this year. The USMNT will face England, Iran, and the winner of the final European playoff spot, which will be decided in June. Wales and the winner of Scotland and Ukraine will contest the last […]

The USMNT will play at the World Cup in Qatar, after missing out on the final tournament in Russia four years ago. (Image: Twitter/si_soccer)
World Cup 2022

USMNT Qualifies for World Cup Despite 2-0 Defeat in Costa Rica

The US men’s national team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup despite losing 2-0 in their last preliminary round match against Costa Rica. Canada also lost 1-0 away to Panama, but finished atop the CONCACAF group. The Canadians secured a place in Pot Three at the Friday World Cup […]