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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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New West Bromwich Albion manager Pepe Mel was beloved at Betis but his assignment in England could pose a tougher challenge. Stu Forster / Getty Images
Pepe Mel hopes to write a happy ending at West Brom

Mel is the latest Spaniard to make transition to England but he faces tougher task at West Brom, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 19, 2014
Emmanuel Culio showed commitment and versatility in his first game for Al Wasl – against Al Ain on Monday, writes our columnist. Christopher Pike / The National
This ‘Dracula’ could be a hit at Al Wasl

Andy Mitten believes journeyman Emmanuel Culio will likely create an impact at the Dubai-based Arabian Gulf League club like Argentine did with other sides.

SportJanuary 15, 2014
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi, left, vies for the ball with Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas during their Primera Liga match on Saturday. Dani Pozo / AFP
A real Primera Liga title chase long overdue

Race between Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid a boon for league once called "boring"

FootballJanuary 14, 2014
Barcelona fans do not like Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, but they know he is great, according to our columnist. Andres Kudacki / AP Photo
Messi or Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or: Another year, another debate

Rivalry between players is a microcosm of the rivalry between two of the best teams in Spain, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 12, 2014
Diego Simeone has endeared himself to the Atletico Madrid fans and is seen by players as someone who can achieve the status of Sir Alex Ferguson. Pierre-Phillip Marcou / AFP
Another chance for Atletico Madrid to break Barca-Real monopoly

It has been so near and yet so far for Atletico, but today’s home game with Barcelona could well mark their breakthrough moment, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 10, 2014
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi kicks a ball during an open training session at the Mini Stadium in Barcelona on Friday. Lluis Gene / AFP
Lionel Messi returns to action at critical time for Barcelona

The Argentine forward is set to make a first-team return in Wednesday's Copa del Rey tie against Getafe after two months out with a hamstring injury.

FootballJanuary 07, 2014
Valencia’s new Argentinian coach Juan Antonio Pizzi. AFP
Valencia and Pizzi are after a slice of success

Argentine has returned to the Spanish club as coach, and supporters expect a Uefa Champions League spot, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 03, 2014
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has struggled to consistently establish himself in manager David Moyes' line-up. Glyn Kirk / AFP
End is nigh for Manchester United’s loyal Ferdinand

Defender finding himself increasingly on periphery of club he has served since 2002

FootballDecember 31, 2013
Manchester United's Danny Welbeck scores past Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy on Saturday. Ben Stansall / AFP
Manchester United hold firm after slow start

Move into top six with hard-won three points

FootballDecember 28, 2013
Hull City fans have come out in full protest against changing the club's name to "Hull Tigers". Paul Ellis / AFP
Hull City enjoying good times and bad

Hull City have been a pleasant surprise on the pitch this year but the divide is widening between the team's owner and fans, writes Andy Mitten.

SportDecember 26, 2013
Hull City's David Meyler, right, vies with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney during their English Premier League match at the KC Stadium in Hull on Thursday. Lindsey Parnaby / AFP
Manchester United rally back from two goals down at Hull City

United have conceded late goals to drop points too many times this season, but against Hull City, hey held on in Hull for a fifth successive win, writes Andy Mitten.

SportDecember 26, 2013
Football scarves show images of former Real Madrid player Raul Gonzalez, Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid at the Rastro flee market on December 22, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. The Primera Liga may have Barcelona at the top at the winter break but little else seems to be playing out as expected. Denis Doyle / Getty Images
Nothing going to the script as Primera Liga enters winter break

As Spanish football goes into winter break, Andy Mitten looks at the first half of what has been a remarkable season.

SportDecember 24, 2013
Despite Barcelona's successes so far this season, injuries, off-field woes and perhaps even the arrival of a new, young star in Neymar, right, mean Lionel Messi, left, has not had much to smile about in 2013. Quique Garcia / AFP
Lionel Messi’s year marred by off-field controversies

hough he may seem shy and innocent, Lionel Messi has always been aware of his worth and of being paid in accordance with his status.

FootballDecember 24, 2013
Danny Welbeck and his teammates gave Manchester United fans plenty to celebrate at Old Trafford. Darren Staples / Reuters
Danny Welbeck steps up for Manchester United

The Stretford End stood and applauded in song. “Super Danny Welbeck,” they carolled as Manchester United’s No 19 was substituted in the 53rd minute of his side’s 3-1 win against West Ham United.

FootballDecember 21, 2013
Sandro Rosell, the Barcelona president, is under pressure amid dropping attendance at Camp Nou and a perceived slip in the club's place in the European pecking order. Karim Jaafar / AFP
Drama at Barcelona extends beyond the pitch

Champions League draw does Catalan giants no favours

FootballDecember 18, 2013
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