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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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Prolific Lionel Messi moves level on goals with Laszlo Kubala

Argentine's two goals in their 5-0 Champions League win at BATE Borisov moves him joint-second with the Barcelona legend Laszlo Kubala.

SportSeptember 29, 2011
Unai Emery has brought great stability to Valencia during his three-year stint as the club’s coach.
Valencia finding their feet despite losing key players

Following the club's near-extinction, coach Unai Emery and the management have resurrected Valencia's place in Europe.

SportSeptember 28, 2011
Sandro Rosell, left, has invited Joan Laporta, right, to attend games but all is not well.
Troubled Barcelona still favourites against BATE Borisov

Issues off the field may have taken some focus away from today's match against BATE.

SportSeptember 28, 2011
Betis blew chance to surge clear at the top in Primera Liga

Ahead of the game at Getafe, Betis had a chance to extend their 100 per cent record at the top with a fifth successive win.

The NationalSeptember 28, 2011
Roberto Soldado, No 9, celebrates his goal that put Valencia top of the table.
Where are Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Primera Liga this season?

The stranglehold of the top two teams has yet to take grip in the points standings but it should be a minor aberration.

SportSeptember 21, 2011
Garrido's Yellow Submarine is taking on water

Something is seriously amiss for Villarreal, regular top-four finishers and Champions League performers, given their poor defensive record this season.

The NationalSeptember 21, 2011
The emergence of Phil Jones has helped Manchester United cope with absences to their senior defenders this season.
Sir Alex Ferguson knows title-winning teams are built on defence

The Manchester United manager has bolstered his defensive depth and put his faith in youth in the shape Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

SportSeptember 18, 2011
Not all Spanish clubs in Champions League have same ambition

Two of Primera Liga's Champions League entrants - Villarreal and Valencia - have modest targets.

SportSeptember 14, 2011
Controversy surrounding Torres comments could silence talkative Spaniards

The Chelsea striker's comments about his teammates being too "slow" are being scrutinised by his club management, which could scare away quotes-happy Spanish players from the media.

The NationalSeptember 14, 2011
Diego Forlan has got along with everyone but it has not been so with Quique Sanchez Flores at Atleti.
Forlan should feel the love of Milan

Criticised by the Atletico coach, the usually affable Uruguay striker will be hoping for a warm welcome at Inter.

SportSeptember 10, 2011
Teams such as Valencia, in white, and Racing Santander are vying for fans' attention.
Disparity in the Primera Liga needs to be addressed fast

How can La Liga claim to have the world's best league when so many issues exist?

SportSeptember 07, 2011
Granada made in Italy, but envied in Spain

Udinese have a stake in over 100 players, and Granada provide a high-level environment to try those. The fans are not complaining from the parent-feeder relationship.

SportSeptember 07, 2011
Hargreaves scored a penalty for United in the 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea.
The 'English Patient' has a point to prove with Manchester City

Owen Hargreaves, the former great hope at United, has crossed Manchester with a 'chip on his shoulder'.

SportSeptember 07, 2011
Spain and Chile players argued at the end of their international friendly match against on Friday night. Spain won 3-2.
Big two can become a greater one

Recent el clasicos were dominated by fighting between the sides. Andy Mitten wonders if the Spanish players can put their differences aside for national cause.

SportSeptember 04, 2011
Defeat shows Malaga are still a work in progress

Malaga's spending has created much envy in Spain, so Sevilla enjoyed reasserting their authority with a 2-1 victory.

The NationalAugust 31, 2011
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