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.

Pele is receiving treatment for his colon condition at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo. (Image: Twitter/varskysports)

Pele Hospitalized for Colon Cancer Treatment

Brazilian legend Pele underwent surgery to have a colon tumor removed in September, spending almost a month in the hospital. Now, the 81-year-old returned to the Albert Einstein hospital to continue his treatment. He is expected to be discharged over the next few days, the medical institution revealed. In a […]

Carles Gil won the MLS MVP award thanks to his excellent performances in the Revs shirt this season. (Image: Twitter/MLS)

New England Revolution’s Carles Gil Named 2021 MLS MVP

Twenty-nine-year-old Spanish midfielder Carles Gil is the MLS’ Most Valuable Player of the year, the league announced on Tuesday. The New England Revolution player also received the league’s 2021 Comeback Player of the Year award and was nominated in the 2021 Best XI, a selection of the MLS’ best players […]

Leeds United's celebrate a last-second goal which gave them a point in a 2-2 home draw to Brentford at the weekend. (Image: Twitter/diego_2llorente)

49ers Enterprises to Buy Leeds United for $530 Million

The ownership of the 49ers group has a deal in place to buy Premier League club Leeds United in a deal valued at more than $530 million. The Athletic reports that the San Francisco 49ers investment arm has the option to acquire 100% control of the Yorkshire club until January […]

The inaugural MLS Next Pro season will kick off in 2022. (Image: Twitter/mlsnextpro)

MLS to Launch Pro Development Division in 2022

Major League Soccer will launch MLS Next Pro in 2022 to help players develop and experience new formats, strategies, and approaches toward the game. Twenty MLS clubs, through their second teams and one independent franchise, Rochester New York FC, will be part of MLS Next Pro’s inaugural season. Rochester New […]

Chris Armas is a free agent since leaving Toronto FC in July. (Image: Twitter/unitedcloud)

Chris Armas to Join Manchester United in Coaching Role

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick will add Chris Armas to his staff at Old Trafford. Rangnick prepared for his first game in charge, the 1-0 win against Crystal Palace at the weekend, with the coaches already at the club. But the German-born manager said he’ll make use of his […]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic played for Manchester United between 2016 and 2018. (Image: express.co.uk)

Ibrahimovic Says Man. United Have ‘Small, Closed Mentality’ and Reveals Unknown Episodes from Life at Old Trafford in New Autobiography

Zlatan Ibrahimovic launched a new autobiography, not holding back from comments which will surely make headlines around the world. In the new Adrenalina book which was released on the Italian market on 2 December, Zlatan refers to his life at Manchester United in a totally unexpected fashion. The 40-year-old super […]

Jude Bellongham faces criminal charges for the tough words directed at the ref after Dortmund - Bayern 2-3 on Saturday. (Image: sportbild.de)

Der Klassiker Madness: Bellingham Contests Referee Following Defeat to Arch-Rivals Bayern and Now Faces Criminal Charges

Bayern Munich won the first Der Klassiker (‘The Classic’) of the season, beating Borussia 3-2 after a fantastic clash in Dortmund. Ballon d’Or runner-up Robert Lewandowski netted twice for the visitors and Dortmund’s goal machine Erling Haaland also got his name on the score sheet. Borussia’s players were unhappy with […]

Christian Eriksen is the most important Danish player of his generation. (Image: Twitter/cabinesport)

Christian Eriksen: Midfielder Resumes Training Alone at Boyhood Club in Denmark

Inter Milan and Denmark’s Christian Eriksen has started training alone at Odense Boldklub’s facilities. Eriksen played for the Danish team as a teenager, before moving to Ajax in The Netherlands. Eriksen continues his recovery after the cardiac arrest he went through at Euro 2020. 29-year-old Eriksen collapsed after just a […]