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.

Messi and his family traveled to Paris on Tuesday ahead of Leo's medical at PSG. (Image: Instagram/antonelaroccuzzo)

Messi Agrees to Two-Year Contract with PSG, Flies to Paris

Leo Messi left Barcelona on Tuesday morning on a private jet to Paris where he will undergo a medical exam before signing a two-year deal at PSG, with the possibility to extend for a third. Messi will earn $35 million each season, with PSG also paying him a $35 million […]

In his first 60 games in Borussia Dortmund's shirt, Haaland scored as many goals.

Bayern Munchen ‘Has to Look’ at Signing Haaland, Official Claims

Erling Haaland was declared untouchable by his club Borussia Dortmund this summer. Chelsea was planning a $210 million bid for the 21-year-old striker, but ended up signing Romelu Lukaku after Dortmund’s firm statement on its prodigy. Haaland started the season on a high, scoring a hat-trick in Dortmund’s 3-0 win […]

Leicester City won their first Community Shield trophy in 50 years, after beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley. (Image: Twitter/LCFC)

Manchester City Upset by Leicester, Grealish Makes His Debut

Just two days after completing his $140 million transfer from Aston Villa, Jack Grealish played 25 minutes in Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat to Leicester in the Community Shield. The game between last season’s league and cup winners was the first major football event held at Wembley after the Euro 2020 […]

Haaland took the ball home after scoring a hat-trick for Dortmund in the German Cup. (Image: Twitter/BVB)

Haaland Starts the Season in Style

Erling Haaland promises to make keepers’ lives impossible in the Bundesliga this season. A sample of what’s in store came in the Cup on Saturday, as Borussia Dortmund beat third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden 3-0. All three goals were scored by Haaland. The Norwegian is at peace with the club’s decision to […]

Chelsea will pay a club-record transfer fee of $135 million to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan. (Image: Twitter/VoleApp)

Lukaku Returning to Chelsea After Inter Accepts $135 Million Bid

Romelu Lukaku (28) is heading back to Chelsea, the club he left in 2014. Inter accepted a $135 million offer for the Belgian, who also agreed personal terms with the Champions League winners. For Chelsea, the 2021 version of the “Lukaku affair” sets the new club transfer record. The forward […]

Brazil won the gold medals in the Men's Football Tournament at the Olympics after beating Spain 2-1 in the final. (Image: Twitter/FIFA)

Tokyo Olympics: Brazil Wins Soccer Gold in Extra Time Thriller

Brazil defended the gold medals they won on home soil in 2016. The South Americans won the final of the Olympic’s men’s football tournament thanks to an extra-time goal scored by Malcom. Richarlison missed a penalty in the 38th minute, but Matheus Cunha put Brazil in front in the dying […]

Messi will sign a two-year contract with PSG after leaving FC Barcelona. (Image: Twitter/FootyTalkexpres)

Messi Agrees to Join PSG, Announcement Imminent

Lionel Messi agreed to join PSG on a two-year contract. The announcement comes just 24 hours after Barcelona released a statement saying the Argentinean superstar will not be at Camp Nou next season. Messi spent 21 years at Barcelona, joining the club’s youth setup as a 13-year-old in 2000 from […]

Mexico lost to Brazil after penalties in the semifinals, but left home with the bronze medals. (Image: Twitter/CJasib)

Tokyo Olympics: Mexico Wins Bronze in Men’s Soccer, Beats Japan 3-1

Mexico proved too strong for the Japanese hosts as they won the bronze medals in the men’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. Japan was hoping to end a 53-year long medal drought in men’s Olympic football, but Mexico made a clear statement right from the start. Cordova scored after […]

Messi will leave Barcelona after spending 21 years at the club. (Image: Twitter/FabrizioRomano)

Odds Slashed for Messi to PSG Move as Talks With French Giants Begin

Lionel Messi won’t sign a new contract at Barcelona, the Catalonian club revealed on Thursday evening. The Argentinean superstar will leave Camp Nou after 21 years with Barca. According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, talks between Messi’s representatives and PSG have already taken place. The French pushed to bring […]

Eriksen was an important part in Inter's title winning campaign. (Image: gazzetta.it)

Eriksen Returns to Italy After Cardiac Arrest

Christian Eriksen returned to Milan for the first time since leaving for Denmark’s training camp ahead of the Euros at the end of last season. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland, on July 12, and it appeared his professional career was […]

Romelu Lukaku enjoyed a great campaign at Inter, contributing with 24 goals and 11 assists to his team's first title after 2010. (Image: Twitter/Serie A)

Bye, Bye Haaland? Chelsea Makes $120 Million Bid for Inter Striker Romelu Lukaku

Chelsea wants Romelu Lukaku back after hearing Dortmund’s firm position regarding star striker Erling Haaland. The Champions League winners made a bid worth $120 million for Lukaku, with Spanish defender Marcos Alonso included in the deal. Inter turned down the transfer attempt. The Italian giants believe Lukaku will be impossible […]