Emanuel Rosu
@emishor.bsky.social
Football journalist based in Romania. Articles published by Guardian, BBC, FourFourTwo, World Soccer, Josimar. Ballon d'Or jury member
Appalling behaviour from Michael Oliver in Zenica during Bosnia–Romania.
The entire stadium is repeatedly screaming “Țiganii” (“Gypsies”) in a blatant racist attack toward Romania, and nothing happens.
I suppose he’ll take the knee next weekend - because he’s not a joke, eh? 😄
The entire stadium is repeatedly screaming “Țiganii” (“Gypsies”) in a blatant racist attack toward Romania, and nothing happens.
I suppose he’ll take the knee next weekend - because he’s not a joke, eh? 😄
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Appalling behaviour from Michael Oliver in Zenica during Bosnia–Romania.
The entire stadium is repeatedly screaming “Țiganii” (“Gypsies”) in a blatant racist attack toward Romania, and nothing happens.
I suppose he’ll take the knee next weekend - because he’s not a joke, eh? 😄
The entire stadium is repeatedly screaming “Țiganii” (“Gypsies”) in a blatant racist attack toward Romania, and nothing happens.
I suppose he’ll take the knee next weekend - because he’s not a joke, eh? 😄
Steaua 1986 European Cup winning manager Emeric Ienei died today, aged 88. A true legend and a gentleman.
May God rest his soul.
May God rest his soul.
November 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Steaua 1986 European Cup winning manager Emeric Ienei died today, aged 88. A true legend and a gentleman.
May God rest his soul.
May God rest his soul.
I included Rareș Coman in the Next Gen 2025 project that annually identifies the best young players approaching adulthood.
The "final" was between Avrămescu and Coman, but since I had to stick with only one name, I decided in favour of the Romanian Guendouzi.
The "final" was between Avrămescu and Coman, but since I had to stick with only one name, I decided in favour of the Romanian Guendouzi.
October 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I included Rareș Coman in the Next Gen 2025 project that annually identifies the best young players approaching adulthood.
The "final" was between Avrămescu and Coman, but since I had to stick with only one name, I decided in favour of the Romanian Guendouzi.
The "final" was between Avrămescu and Coman, but since I had to stick with only one name, I decided in favour of the Romanian Guendouzi.
My vote for this year's "Ballon d'Or". #BallonDor #BallonDor2025
September 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
My vote for this year's "Ballon d'Or". #BallonDor #BallonDor2025
4 years after testing positive when playing for Dinamo Bucharest, former Everton and Millwall striker Magaye Gueye (35) was unveiled as a CS Păulești player, in the Romanian 3rd tier.
September 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
4 years after testing positive when playing for Dinamo Bucharest, former Everton and Millwall striker Magaye Gueye (35) was unveiled as a CS Păulești player, in the Romanian 3rd tier.
🥅 Vlad Rafailă (20) is in Spain for his medical ahead of a loan move from Hagi's Farul to Betis.
⚽️ Loan with option to buy agreed between the two clubs.
⚽️ Loan with option to buy agreed between the two clubs.
August 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🥅 Vlad Rafailă (20) is in Spain for his medical ahead of a loan move from Hagi's Farul to Betis.
⚽️ Loan with option to buy agreed between the two clubs.
⚽️ Loan with option to buy agreed between the two clubs.
Shakhtar Donetsk sent Mircea Lucescu a STATUE for his 80th birthday.
July 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Shakhtar Donetsk sent Mircea Lucescu a STATUE for his 80th birthday.
💥Exclusive: FCSB's Marius Ștefănescu is close to join Alanyaspor in the Turkish Superleague.
🪙Transfer fee: 300k. Salary: 30k per month.
🪙Transfer fee: 300k. Salary: 30k per month.
July 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
💥Exclusive: FCSB's Marius Ștefănescu is close to join Alanyaspor in the Turkish Superleague.
🪙Transfer fee: 300k. Salary: 30k per month.
🪙Transfer fee: 300k. Salary: 30k per month.
Football in Heaven is back with the 9th edition!
Fancy watching some Romanian football in unique settings, among some great people? Spectacular food and cheap drinks involved as well.
Why don't you come, then?
When? 24 -27 October
Where? Well, let's meet in Bucharest and then leave it with me.
Fancy watching some Romanian football in unique settings, among some great people? Spectacular food and cheap drinks involved as well.
Why don't you come, then?
When? 24 -27 October
Where? Well, let's meet in Bucharest and then leave it with me.
July 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Football in Heaven is back with the 9th edition!
Fancy watching some Romanian football in unique settings, among some great people? Spectacular food and cheap drinks involved as well.
Why don't you come, then?
When? 24 -27 October
Where? Well, let's meet in Bucharest and then leave it with me.
Fancy watching some Romanian football in unique settings, among some great people? Spectacular food and cheap drinks involved as well.
Why don't you come, then?
When? 24 -27 October
Where? Well, let's meet in Bucharest and then leave it with me.
Surreal stuff during the game between Metaloglobus and Petrolul in the Romanian top-flight.
One of the linesmen was taken in by the ambulance after injuring his elbow.
One of the linesmen was taken in by the ambulance after injuring his elbow.
July 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Surreal stuff during the game between Metaloglobus and Petrolul in the Romanian top-flight.
One of the linesmen was taken in by the ambulance after injuring his elbow.
One of the linesmen was taken in by the ambulance after injuring his elbow.
Denis Drăguș is moving on loan from Trabzonspor to Eyupspor, according to Marius Șumudică.
(🗞️Fanatik Romania)
#superlig #eyupspor #Trabzonspor
(🗞️Fanatik Romania)
#superlig #eyupspor #Trabzonspor
July 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Denis Drăguș is moving on loan from Trabzonspor to Eyupspor, according to Marius Șumudică.
(🗞️Fanatik Romania)
#superlig #eyupspor #Trabzonspor
(🗞️Fanatik Romania)
#superlig #eyupspor #Trabzonspor
Former Kasimpasa defender Kenneth Omeruo penned a contract with CFR Cluj in the Romanian top-flight.
June 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Former Kasimpasa defender Kenneth Omeruo penned a contract with CFR Cluj in the Romanian top-flight.
Exclusive: Hermannstadt is in advanced talks to sell Thiago Goncalves to Slovan Bratislava.
The Romanian club's last request before saying yes to Slovan:
🪙800k transfer fee (bonuses included)
⏭️15% of future transfer.
The Romanian club's last request before saying yes to Slovan:
🪙800k transfer fee (bonuses included)
⏭️15% of future transfer.
June 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Exclusive: Hermannstadt is in advanced talks to sell Thiago Goncalves to Slovan Bratislava.
The Romanian club's last request before saying yes to Slovan:
🪙800k transfer fee (bonuses included)
⏭️15% of future transfer.
The Romanian club's last request before saying yes to Slovan:
🪙800k transfer fee (bonuses included)
⏭️15% of future transfer.
Alex Mitriță (ex. NYCFC, PAOK, Al Ahli) will leave Universitatea Craiova in Romania to sign for Zhejiang Professional in China. 🇨🇳
💵€2m transfer fee
⏳3.5-year contract
🪙€1.7m yearly salary for the player
(📰Fanatik Romania)
💵€2m transfer fee
⏳3.5-year contract
🪙€1.7m yearly salary for the player
(📰Fanatik Romania)
June 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Alex Mitriță (ex. NYCFC, PAOK, Al Ahli) will leave Universitatea Craiova in Romania to sign for Zhejiang Professional in China. 🇨🇳
💵€2m transfer fee
⏳3.5-year contract
🪙€1.7m yearly salary for the player
(📰Fanatik Romania)
💵€2m transfer fee
⏳3.5-year contract
🪙€1.7m yearly salary for the player
(📰Fanatik Romania)
The lack of concern for safety at the Allianz Arena is appalling.
The Romanian fan who died on Sunday during the Portugal v Spain match had no chance because the glamorous stadium in Munich lacks basic concern for supporters attending matches.
The Romanian fan who died on Sunday during the Portugal v Spain match had no chance because the glamorous stadium in Munich lacks basic concern for supporters attending matches.
June 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The lack of concern for safety at the Allianz Arena is appalling.
The Romanian fan who died on Sunday during the Portugal v Spain match had no chance because the glamorous stadium in Munich lacks basic concern for supporters attending matches.
The Romanian fan who died on Sunday during the Portugal v Spain match had no chance because the glamorous stadium in Munich lacks basic concern for supporters attending matches.
The Romanian FA invited the employees of Melchior Park, the hotel in Wurzburg where the National team stayed during Euro 2024, to visit them in Bucharest for tonight's match against Cyprus.
June 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Romanian FA invited the employees of Melchior Park, the hotel in Wurzburg where the National team stayed during Euro 2024, to visit them in Bucharest for tonight's match against Cyprus.
Exclusive: The supporter who died during the Nations League final in Munich between Portugal and Spain is a Romanian citizen. He was living in Bavaria for a few years and fell two levels, just inside the media tribune.
June 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Exclusive: The supporter who died during the Nations League final in Munich between Portugal and Spain is a Romanian citizen. He was living in Bavaria for a few years and fell two levels, just inside the media tribune.
Adrian Mutu's tenure at Petrolul lasted just 10 games. It is a sad ending to a troubled relationship.
March 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Adrian Mutu's tenure at Petrolul lasted just 10 games. It is a sad ending to a troubled relationship.
What's your favourite football memory from Bucharest?
February 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
What's your favourite football memory from Bucharest?
Friendly match between Romania and Canada in Bucharest on 5 Sept.
February 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Friendly match between Romania and Canada in Bucharest on 5 Sept.
Creativity level 100 was just reached. They are trying to get snow off the pitch before Buzău - FCSB by attaching a wooden bench to the little vehicle.
📷gsp
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February 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Creativity level 100 was just reached. They are trying to get snow off the pitch before Buzău - FCSB by attaching a wooden bench to the little vehicle.
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Exclusive: Adrian Mazilu suffered another setback in his recovery. He needed another surgery on his hamstring after the initial one in November. He underwent a second procedure on Jan 14. He's now out until summer. #BHAFC
February 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Exclusive: Adrian Mazilu suffered another setback in his recovery. He needed another surgery on his hamstring after the initial one in November. He underwent a second procedure on Jan 14. He's now out until summer. #BHAFC
Hagi: "I think Turkiye is the country who can give a team to challenge the giants from the top 4 leagues. They have everything. They can win at the highest level" #galatasaray
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Hagi: "I think Turkiye is the country who can give a team to challenge the giants from the top 4 leagues. They have everything. They can win at the highest level" #galatasaray
Hagi is 60 today and he's celebrating with a special event in Bucharest. #iloveyouhagi #GalatasaraySK
February 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Hagi is 60 today and he's celebrating with a special event in Bucharest. #iloveyouhagi #GalatasaraySK