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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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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
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has had plenty of time to work with his players since their last match. PA
Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Casemiro, Michael Carrick and more

Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils

FootballApril 13, 2026
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring to make it 3-1 against Espanyol. EPA
Yamal shines as Barcelona thrash Espanyol and take control of La Liga title race

Catalan giants nine points clear at top as attention turns to rescue mission against Atletico Madrid in Champions League

FootballApril 12, 2026
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, centre, broke Barcelona's tempo with some crunching challenges. AFP
Koke’s enduring influence powers Atletico to statement win over Barcelona

Atleti captain and mainstay instrumental in 2-0 win at Camp Nou, giving Simeone's side the upperhand in Champions League quarter-final

FootballApril 09, 2026
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is challenged by Atletico Madrid's Clement Lenglet in their La Liga match in Madrid. Getty Images
Barca hold upper hand ahead of Champions League showdown with Atletico

Hansi Flick’s side on a roll in La Liga but Atletico have a point to prove in quarter-finals

FootballApril 07, 2026
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