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      Andy Mitten

      Andy Mitten

      European Football Correspondent
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      Barcelona and Manchester
      Andy is the author of 12 books. He founded the best-selling United We Stand fanzine when he was 15. He's interviewed over 500 famous footballers past and present, writing about football from Israel to Iran, Brazil to Barbados. Born and bred in Manchester, he divides his time between his city of birth and Barcelona.
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      Real Madrid president Florentino Perez during an extraordinary press conference where he took aim at his and the club's critics. AFP
      Florentino Perez tirade exposes deep fissures at Real Madrid

      Club president calls for elections, takes aim at critics and accuses referees of favouring Barcelona

      FootballMay 13, 2026
      Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo lifts the trophy as a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid at Camp Nou confirmed them as Spanish league champions. Reuters
      Barcelona crowned champions as Clasico win highlights chaos at Real Madrid

      Goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres seal 2-0 victory on an emotional night at Camp Nou

      FootballMay 11, 2026
      SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens reacts during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
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      Lammens 'proud' of debut season with Manchester United

      Goalkeeper starred and kept seventh clean sheet in 30 Premier League games in 0-0 draw at Sunderland

      FootballMay 10, 2026
      SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Senne Lammens of Manchester United clears the ball under pressure from Brian Brobbey of Sunderland during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at Stadium of Light on May 09, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
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      United ratings v Sunderland: Lammens stands out in stalemate

      Goalkeeper makes number of fine saves to secure point

      FootballMay 09, 2026
      Barcelona players celebrate their crucial 2-1 win over Osasuna. Getty Images
      El Clasico: Barcelona on the brink with Real Madrid in disarray

      Catalans need only a point against bitter rivals to seal title as Tchouameni involved in dust-up with own teammate

      FootballMay 08, 2026
      Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in a 3-3 draw against Everton. Reuters
      Doku keeps Man City title hopes alive with spectacular goal in Everton thriller

      City come from 3-1 down to earn a point that could prove crucial in deciding Premier League title

      FootballMay 05, 2026
      Matheus Cunha has adapted well to life at Manchester United, helping the club qualify for next season's Uefa Champions League. PA
      Cunha on life at United, qualifying for the Champions League and surfing

      Brazilian was on target in 3-2 win over Liverpool that confirmed United's return to Europe's top table next season

      FootballMay 04, 2026
      Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United celebrates his goal during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC in Manchester, Britain, 03 May 2026. EPA/GARY OAKLEY EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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      United ratings: Mainoo shines in unforgettable win at Old Trafford

      United secure Uefa Champions League return with dramatic 3-2 victory

      FootballMay 04, 2026
      Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi, centre, during a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, London Colney. PA
      Atletico v Arsenal: Gunners hold edge, Spanish side have history on their side

      Diego Simeone's team have never lost at home to an English team in Uefa Champions League knockout ties, but did lose to Arsenal in the group phase

      FootballApril 29, 2026
      Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes is on 19 assists for the season after setting up two of his teammates in the win over Brentford. Reuters
      Man United player ratings v Brentford: Fernandes 8, Maguire 7

      Calls for Bruno Fernandes to win Premier League Player of the Year after setting up both goals in 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford

      SportApril 28, 2026
      A Cornella fan attends a training session at Estadio Municipal Cornella. Lionel Messi has acquired the club. Getty Images
      Why Lionel Messi bought fifth-tier Cornella club in Barcelona

      Argentina great and former Barca legend part of a growing list of star footballers acquiring clubs at lower tiers of Spain

      FootballApril 25, 2026
      Manchester United's Senne Lammens, centre, with Ayden Heaven, Noussair Mazraoui and Bruno Fernandes. Reuters
      'Delivers in big games': Man United keeper Lammens hails 'leader' Fernandes

      Old Trafford No 1 on club's Portuguese talisman, the win at Chelsea and side's makeshift defence

      FootballApril 19, 2026
      Manchester United players celebrate their 1-0 win at Chelsea. EPA
      Man United player ratings vs Chelsea: Mainoo and Fernandes shine in vital win

      Matheus Cunha hits only goal as Michael Carrick's side close in on Champions League football

      FootballApril 19, 2026
      The former Real Madrid and UAE boss Carlos Queiroz will lead Ghana at this summer's World Cup. AFP
      Veteran coach Queiroz to lead Ghana at 2026 World Cup

      Portuguese set for fifth consecutive finals and will take on England, Croatia and Panama with Black Stars

      FootballApril 14, 2026
      Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, right, fouls Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and is later shown a red card after a VAR review. Reuters
      Man United player ratings v Leeds: Martinez 4, Casemiro 7

      Defender sent off after VAR review as Leeds record first win at Old Trafford in 45 years

      FootballApril 14, 2026
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