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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
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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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Liverpool fans hope to beat Manchester United.
Shared history shrinks gulf between Manchester United and Liverpool

Although the balance of power has shifted between the two clubs the rivalry remains as strong as ever.

The NationalSeptember 22, 2012
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi, centre, takes on half the Spartak Moscow team.
Messi magic saves Barca from Spartak's spirited attack

Argentine leads comeback after Moscow side gave the home side a scare in the Champions League, Andy Mitten reports from Camp Nou.

SportSeptember 20, 2012
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Manchester City. Later, he was elusive his answers when queried by the press, communicating without communicating.
Cristiano Ronaldo plays a game on and off the pitch

For someone who has an uneasy relationship with the media, Cristiano Ronaldo is adept at using them for his own means, explains Andy Mitten

The NationalSeptember 19, 2012
Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho slid on the pitch and celebrated after Cristiano Ronaldo scored the game-winner against Manchester City in their Champions League match.
Win over Manchester City stops slide for Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo's game-winning goal didn't just lift Real Madrid over Manchester City, it hoisted up hopes in the Bernabeu that the season was not lost, writes Andy Mitten.

SportSeptember 19, 2012
Manchester City’s Yaya Toure, left, passes Real Madrid’s Michael Essien.
Madrid encounter is trip Man City fans thought they would never take

For Manchester City supporters, a match at the Bernabeu seemed an impossibility, Andy Mitten meets the fans living the dream

SportSeptember 18, 2012
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner in injury time.
Champions League: Ronaldo rescues Real in five-goal thriller in Spain

The Spanish champions dominated play, but Madrid side needed a late goal from the Portuguese forward to steal the points.

SportSeptember 18, 2012
Jose Mourinho says he does not have a team currently.
Champions League: Mourinho's test against Manchester City a special one

Europe has been his hunting ground but Madrid's poor form has made his task against the English Champions more formidable, writes Andy Mitten.

SportSeptember 17, 2012
Malaga's players share a light moment in training at the Rosaleda stadium.
Supporters breathe easy as Malaga ship steadies

The omens are good. Finally, Malaga fans can relax and enjoy the moment.

SportSeptember 17, 2012
Paul Scholes, the Manchester United midfielder, breaks the deadlock by scoring in the 51st minute against Wigan Athletic yesterday. Paul Ellis / AFP
Another milestone for Paul Scholes

The veteran midfielder scores in his 700th game for Manchester United as the hosts beat Wigan Athletic 4-0 in the Premier League.

SportSeptember 15, 2012
Manchester City fans will travel to the Bernabeu this season.
Away days are special for the loyal fans
The NationalSeptember 12, 2012
Spain's players celebrate their goal against Georgia during the World Cup 2014 qualifying match.
Nations face mental block when facing Spain

As another team falls to the Spanish juggernaut, Andy Mitten looks at ways to stop the champions.

SportSeptember 12, 2012
Spain's Santiago Cazorla, centre, played in the friendly against Saudi Arabia on Friday.
The global dominance of Spain

As the world and European champions enjoy, and financially prosper from, international friendlies, they are still motivated for the big wins, writes Andy Mitten .

SportSeptember 10, 2012
The Colombian striker Falcao prepares for the World Cup qualifying game against Uruguay. Reuters
Falcao's focus turns to Colombia

The forward is the latest success from the Atletico production line, and his home nation are also benefitting, writes Andy Mitten.

SportSeptember 06, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice at home to Granada on Sunday, but was not happy afterwards. Dani Pozo / AFP
Melancholy in Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portuguese winger has the whole of Spain speculating as to why he 'feels sad', writes Andy Mitten

SportSeptember 05, 2012
Ronaldo is with the Portugal national team this week, ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Luxemburg on Friday. Paulo Cunha / EPA
Pursuit of happiness for Cristiano Ronaldo involves a new contract

Ronaldo says his complaints are not about money but insiders believe he wants to be world's best paid player

The NationalSeptember 05, 2012
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