Charlie O'Connor Clarke

Joined: Mar 7, 2017

Charlie is a contributor to the FanSided News Desk, specializing in soccer, hockey, and baseball. A proud Canadian, he's covered amateur, college, and professional teams in Ontario for a variety of publications.

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Maxim Choupo-Moting of Stoke City celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Stoke City and Manchester United at Bet365 Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Stoke 2-2 Manchester United: Highlights and recap

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: A young fan wears a Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United shirt prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 26, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Ibrahimovic to wear number 10 for United

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 13: Ivan Rakitic of FC Barcelona in action during the Supercopa de Espana Final 1st Leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on August 13, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Marcio Rodrigo Machado/Power Sport Images/Getty Images,)

4 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Coutinho for Rakitic?

SHENZHEN, CHINA - JULY 22: Leonardo Bonucci of AC Milan looks on during the 2017 International Champions Cup China match between FC Bayern and AC Milan at Universiade Sports Centre Stadium on July 22, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Barry, Bonucci, Asensio

LANDOVER, MD - JULY 26: Neymar of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the International Champions Cup 2017 match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at FedExField on July 26, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Neymar again?

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 27: Neymar da Silva Santos Junior of FC Barcelona celebrating his goal during the Copa Del Rey Final between FC Barcelona and Deportivo Alaves at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 27, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Power Sport Images/Getty Images)

4 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Gareth Bale to United, Neymar to PSG

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JULY 08: Oscar and Fred of Brazil prepare to kick off after a goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

3 years ago today: Germany beat Brazil 7-1 at 2014 World Cup

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Yuri Berchiche of Real Sociedad during the La Liga match between Real Sociedad de Futbol and FC Barcelona at Estadio Anoeta on November 27, 2016 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Wayne Rooney, Douglas Costa

TURIN, ITALY - MARCH 18: Ivan Perisic of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on March 18, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week: Herrera to Barca won’t go away

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JUNE 10: Joe Hart of England reacts during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and England at Hampden Park National Stadium on June 10, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Dumbest transfer rumors this week: Joe Hart to United, Lionel Messi to City

May 29, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at a press conference before game one of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

NHL teams release protected lists for expansion draft

Mar 27, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Canadiens acquire Jonathan Drouin from Lightning

Jun 5, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Frederick Gaudreau (32) scores a goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) during the second period in game four of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit:Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Predators score weird goal to go up 2-1 in Game 4 (Video)

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real is seen during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

5 dumbest transfer rumors this week (June 3)

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 09: Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus celebrates as a flyer for the Cardiff final flys infront of him after the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Juventus and AS Monaco at Juventus Stadium on May 9, 2017 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Champions League would be perfect cherry on Buffon’s career

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal celebrates with The FA Cup after the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger will stay at Arsenal