Articles
Not Wayne Rooney's world at Manchester United anymore
The arrival of Robin van Persie, questions about his form and fitness and his manager's concern mean the strike is no longer 'undroppable', writes Andy Mitten .
Ferran Soriano is the man to match Manchester City's ambitions
The Spaniard, the club's new chief executive, is tasked with helping the champions reach new heights, on and off the pitch, writes Andy Mitten.
Primera Liga is failing to live up to its own hype
Most teams are struggling, attendances are falling and fans are getting fed up, writes Andy Mitten
Money talks, even at a club like Athletic Bilbao
Fernando Llorente and Javier Martinez have angered Bilbao fans by requesting to leave the Basque club – a move which is financially motivated.
Spanish fans switch off for late kick-off times
If you thought the influence of television on Spanish football could not get any more ridiculous, you were wrong, says Andy Mitten.
Tito Vilanova stamping his own mark at Barcelona
The coach has tweaked Barcelona's formation ahead of first el clasico against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup, says Andy Mitten.
Great Dane Michael Laudrup has one hard act to follow
Barcelona fans revered him as the finest in the fabled '92 Dream Team, but the new Swansea coach is yet to transfer success as a player into management, says Andy Mitten.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard fires ominous warning to rest of Premier League
Premier League debutant Eden Hazard played a starring role as Chelsea began their season with victory over Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
Malaga's fortunes remain a mystery
Malaga had big dreams last season after finishing high enough to qualify for the Champions League. Now come stories of missed payments to players and slow transfer fee payments, and Andy Mitten writes that fans are nervous for tomorrow.
At the start of this year's Primera Liga Jose Mourinho has the advantage
Jose Mourinho was brought in to topple Barca in 2010 and he did it. Real Madrid took the Primera Liga title last season and are favoured to do it again this season.
Afterlife for yesterday's men of football
There are only winners at the end of a football game between veterans. The players are rewarded and the crowds love it. Andy Mitten reports from one such match in Madrid.
Euro 2012: Spain against the clock as they prepare for Italy encounter
Vicente Del Bosque's side aims to be the first country to retain the European Championship trophy - but have played more minutes than their main rivals this season.
Give the Spanish football side a break
Politicians and the football federation are both mistaken to put pressure on the talented but stretched world and European champions.
Euro 2012: Time for feet to deliver what mouth promises
Cristiano Ronaldo carries the expectations of Portugal, but it does not faze him, writes Andy Mitten.
Now is the time for Real Madrid to reign in Spain
With Barcelona coach Guardiola leaving his post after the Copa del Rey final, the Madrid club have a chance to build on their success and dominate, writes Andy Mitten.
