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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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United's van der Sar has admirers at Barca

The 40-year-old Dutchman, playing in his final game, is not short of admirers, including one who could ruin his night.

SportMay 26, 2011
Javier Mascherano, left, and Gerard Pique battle for the ball during Barcelona's final training session at Camp Nou before they left for London last night. The two could be paired together in the heart of the defence for Saturday's Champions League final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
Javier Mascherano happy to plug the gap for Barca

The diminutive Argentina captain excelled against Real Madrid in the semi-final and has looked comfortable in this unorthodox position ever since.

SportMay 25, 2011
Riki was part of the Deportivo team that were relegated after Saturday's defeat to Valencia.
It was almost all to play for in Primera Liga

Below Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Primera Liga has been highly unpredictable, writes Andy Mitten.

SportMay 24, 2011
Barcelona appreciate value of Depor's Juan Carlos Valeron

Turning 36 next month, the fact Juan Carlos Valeron can still play 89 minutes in Camp Nou is a credit to his longevity.

SportMay 17, 2011
United fans celebrate title No 19.
No 19 has fresh currency at Anfield

Now that the tables have been turned with Manchester United's 19th title, Liverpool fans don't gloat any more.

The NationalMay 16, 2011
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs, right, has won more titles than any player in English football. Tim Hales / AP Photo
Ryan Giggs is still going strong for Manchester United

The ageless winger claims his 12th championship medal in Man United's 19th title.

SportMay 15, 2011
Ahsan Ali Syed, the club's new owner, waves to the fans.
Ali Syed has sights on raising Racing Santander's profile

But whether the colourful Bahrain-based Indian businessman, who took over the club in January, will be successful, only time will tell.

SportMay 12, 2011
Depth not Barcelona's strongest point

A much-changed Barca side lost at Real Sociedad nine days ago for their first league defeat in seven months. Guardiola could afford that, but it raised questions about their strength in depth.

UAEMay 10, 2011
Pedro, left, celebrates scoring the opening goal with Barca teammate David Villa at Camp Nou.
Barca battle Real and the elements to reach Champions League final

Barcelona will advance to Wembley, scene of their first ever European Cup triumph 19 years ago, for the 2011 Champions League final on May 28.

SportMay 04, 2011
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, warms-up beside coach Jose Mourinho at training yesterday.
Real Madrid complaint a disgrace, says Barca's Xavi

The Barcelona star hits out at tonight's opponents, while Jose Mourinho, whose side must overturn a 2-0 deficit at Camp Nou, refuses to talk to media.

SportMay 03, 2011
Barcelona's last three el clasico matches against Real Madrid, in white, have been marred by ill-discipline and play-acting, rather than eye-catching football.
Fourth and final Barcelona and Real Madrid tussle needs no added spice

With a place in the Champions League final at stake, the last el clasico of the season could be the best of the four matches.

SportMay 03, 2011
Going foreign pays off for Real Sociedad

This season has been tough, but on Saturday, Real Sociedad became only the second team this season to defeat Barcelona in the league and the first to do it for seven months.

The NationalMay 03, 2011
Caicedo, left, on loan at Levante from Manchester City, has impressed during his spell at the Spanish club. Jose Jordan / AFP
Levante: the club who survive on loan rangers

Valencia's second club are battling against the odds to avoid remaining a yo-yo team.

SportApril 30, 2011
Jose Mourinho, top, and Real Madrid inflicted a vital defeat on Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final last Wednesday night in Valencia.
Jose Mourinho's master plan is music to Real Madrid fans' ears

Can the Real Madrid manager break Barcelona's stranglehold further? We will find out in the next six days.

SportApril 27, 2011
Pressure starts now on Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola

Guardiola has been in charge almost three years; but there can only be one winner in Spain. If Mourinho is to succeed then it means that Guardiola must be failing.

The NationalApril 26, 2011
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