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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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Spain's economy is struggling so fewer fans are showing up for league matches. David Ramos / Getty Images
Big two in Primera Liga are healthy but the rest are falling apart

Barcelona and Real Madrid are rich and getting richer as they can still buy the best and win the biggest competitions. The problem lies with the rest, and it is not a new one, writes Andy Mitten.

SportAugust 15, 2013
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, left, and Neymar, second to the right, celebrate after scoring against Thailand during an exhibition match last week. Nicolas Asfouri / AFP
South American tandem of Messi and Neymar locked in at Barcelona

Pressure building for Barcelona to win again this season as Neymar joins Lionel Messi up front, writes Andy Mitten.

SportAugust 15, 2013
Spaniard Roberto Soldado, centre, was a big acquisition this summer when Tottenham shelled out €30 million for his services. Michael Regan / Getty Images
Money talks as Spanish exports are on the rise in Premier League

Spain is the top shopping market for European clubs as players have been lured to England by consistent and healthy paychecks, writes Andy Mitten.

SportAugust 13, 2013
Robin van Persie and his Manchester United teammates found the attracted plenty of attention on their tour of Scandinavia.
In football, English is the second language of Scandinavia

British football has long been popular in Scandinavia. Fans in Norway talk of hearing games on the radio in the 1970s and 1980s before televised football became popular.

SportAugust 08, 2013
Soccer - Pre Season Friendly - AIK Solna v Manchester United - Friends Arena. Manchester United manager David Moyes looks on from the bench URN:17254750
Manchester United are in the expectation of great success

David Moyes's players are convinced he can be and he has made a positive impression on their pre-season tours, despite mixed results, writes Andy Mitten.

SportAugust 07, 2013
Cesc Fabregas could expect to earn up to 40 per cent more than his current ?6 million-a-year salary if he were to move to Manchester United this summer. Barcelona have already rejected two bids for him. Quique Garcia / AFP
Transfer talk: Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas is wanted ... in Manchester

Mixed messages from Barcelona could hint at a return to England, but the midfielder may have to risk his popularity with fans in Catalunya and ask for a transfer to the English champions, writes Andy Mitten.

SportAugust 05, 2013
Radamel Falcao is leaving Atletico Madrid to play for Monaco. Miguel Riopa / AFP
Primera Liga: Who are the movers and shakers?

Andy Mitten looks at those form men making the most to escape Spain's failing economy.

SportJune 04, 2013
Barcelona achieved much without head coach Tito Vilanova, centre left, for three months and key player Eric Abidal, centre right, for almost the entire season. Albert Olive / EPA
Primera Liga: The best was not enough for some teams

Barcelona excelled but missed out on Europe's big prize and Atletico Madrid lost battle for local bragging rights, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJune 04, 2013
Ivan Sanchez, centre, and his Deportivo La Coruna teammates have a point advantage on the three other teams they are fighting to avoid relegation from the Primera Liga.
Drama is focused at the bottom of the Primera Liga table

There is great excitement about Spain's relegation battle that has seen attendances surge and scenes of celebration at Osasuna and Granada, who are already safe. There will be one more party this weekend. Theree will go down. Andy Mitten comments.

SportMay 29, 2013
Lionel Messi, left, may benefit from Neymar at Barcelona, but Brazil benefits more from Neymar learning valuable tactics and skills with the Catalans.
Neymar's addition at Barcelona may lead to minuses for Messi's Argentina

Lionel Messi will benefit from Neymar's presence at Barcelona, but the tactics and skills the Brazilian learns will also help him stand in the way of Messi's Argentina at the World Cup, reports Andy Mitten.

SportMay 29, 2013
Javi Martinez, right, is part of a Bayern defence that allowed 18 goals in 34 league matches. Frank Augstein / AP Photo
Uefa Champions League: Javi Martinez worth every penny at Bayern Munich

Spanish defender Javi Martinez came over with a pretty price tag but has made quite an impression in first year with Bayern Munich, writes Andy Mitten.

SportMay 23, 2013
Even though he has not officially taken over at Manchester United just yet, David Moyes has been meeting with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson and questions still remain about his coaching staff. Matthew Lewis / Getty Images
Before David Moyes takes over, plenty of comings and goings at Old Trafford

As a new coaching reign takes over at Manchester United, many assistants and staff members remain in limbo until new manager David Moyes officially takes the helm in July, writes Andy Mitten.

SportMay 22, 2013
Villarreal stumble but are surfacing to the top

Villarreal, undefeated since January 19th, are into second with three games to play. The race for second is still a close one, but the Yellow Submarine is rising again with an eye on a return to the top flight.

SportMay 22, 2013
Among the worries Malaga fans is who will replace Manuel Pellegrini as coach should he leave for Manchester City.
Malaga have nervous moments as Primera Liga winds down

Europa League spot is in reach but they may not be allowed to take it, writes Andy Mitten.

SportMay 22, 2013
Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor takes on the New York Red Bulls defence in an exhibition game in 2010. Sharon Latham / PA
Why Manchester City have set their sights on Major League soccer

Andy Mitten answers some of the key questions behind the link up between Manchester City and the New York Yankees which will create New York City FC, the 20th MLS franchise.

SportMay 21, 2013
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