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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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Valencia coach Ernesto Valverde has dealt with internal problems in a manner which has surprised and won respect. Josep Lago / AFP
Uefa Champions League: Ernesto Valverde is rising to the challenge

Since Ernesto Valverde has taken the helm at Valencia, they have been on a tear in Spain, writes Andy Mitten and now they will meet Paris Saint-German in a Uefa Champions League match.

SportFebruary 11, 2013
Barcelona celebrate during their 6-1 win over Getafe.
Lionel Messi leads the line as Barcelona hit six

Six different scorers for the Primera Liga leaders as Getafe are thrashed in early kick off.

SportFebruary 10, 2013
Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes claims Spanish football is not entirely clean. EPA
Doping revelations by Eufemiano Fuentes add to Spanish Primera Liga's woes

Spanish doctor's statement in court about state of football in the country only have come as a surprise to disgruntled fans.

The NationalFebruary 06, 2013
Rayo Vallecano's Piti, centre, is the Primera Liga's seventh top scorer so far this season. Dani Pozo / AFP
Spanish Primera Liga side Rayo Vallecano pushing the limits

Strapped of cash and star power, the football club side are still punching above their weight, writes Andy Mitten.

SportFebruary 06, 2013
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney provided the goal against the run of play and Fulham's spirited display in the second half. Alex Livesey / Getty Images
Fulham 0 Manchester United 1

Wayne Rooney's winner against Fulham ensures the lights remain switched on as Manchester United continue to remain in the front.

SportFebruary 02, 2013
Reality is catching up to coach Joaquin Caparros and Real Mallorca.
After riding high in the Primera Liga, Real Mallorca fall back to earth

The season started well for Real Mallorca but the promising start was a false dawn and they have fallen apart since, explains Andy Mitten.

The NationalJanuary 30, 2013
Barcelona has been the only club goalkeeper Victor Valdes has ever known. He says he will not play for Barca past 2014 because he wants to experience a new culture, but there may be more to it.
Dig deeper and you see real reason Victor Valdes is rejecting Barcelona

The goalkeeper says he wants to experience a different culture with a new club, but Andy Mitten reveals that a simpler explanation is at and. Money.

SportJanuary 30, 2013
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi looks on during the 5-1 win over Osasuna.
Latest Clasico will allow Ronaldo and Messi to make their points

The world's best two players keep on breaking goal scoring records in their quest to be Spain's top-scorer - now they go head-to-head in another Clasico. 

SportJanuary 29, 2013
Barcelona B and Real Madrid Castilla met for the first time since 1998.
Barcelona have plenty in reserve compared to Real Madrid

The 'mini clasico' between Barcelona and Real Madrid's B teams shows the Catalans are on the front foot, writes Andy Mitten

SportJanuary 28, 2013
Mauricio Pochettino was recommened by Jose Mourinho. Ian Walton / Getty Images
Mauricio Pochettino will make his voice heard at Southampton

The Argentine is bright enough to improve his English quickly to communicate his ideas at Southampton.

SportJanuary 24, 2013
Ahmed Yasin, left, has not made a huge impression this Gulf Cup for Iraq but that could all change quickly against the UAE on Friday in the final.
Gulf Cup: Ahmed Yasin represents the 'new Iraq'

Ahmed Yasin is unknown in Sweden, where he plays as a professional, but in his homeland, Iraq, he looked upon as a bright hope.

SportJanuary 17, 2013
Rayo Vallecano's midfielder Jose Carlos Fernandez, left, celebrates with his teammate Leo Baptistao after scoring in a win over Deportivo La Coruna. Rayo has won four in a row.
Rayo Vallecano continue to defy expectations

Madrid-based club punching above their weight on limited resources, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 16, 2013
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Real Madrid CF head coach Jose Mourinho looks on during the Copa del Rey quarter final, first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 15, 2013 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 159546308.jpg
Kaka's Real Madrid misery mirrors Jose Mourinho's woes

Kaka was sent off for the first time in his career after picking up two soft yellow cards in 18 minutes, a microcosm of his disappointing time in the Spanish capital, writes Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 16, 2013
Pep Guardiola will coach Bayern Munich next season.
Bayern Munich win fight for the services of Pep Guardiola

The Spaniard will take charge of the Bungesliga club from the start of next season.

SportJanuary 16, 2013
No love has been lost between Liverpool fans and those from Manchester United as not a single player has been transferred within the clubs in 49 years.
Road between Old Trafford and Anfield remains a path not well trodden

Back in 1964, Manchester United sent Phil Chisnall to Liverpool and not a single other transfer between the two clubs has occurred in 49 years, wites Andy Mitten.

SportJanuary 12, 2013
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