Andy Mitten

Versatile youngster pushing his case for bigger role in Cristiano Ronaldo's absence

Striker spearheading Atletico's rise in Spain and Europe with physicality and accuracy in front of goal

Barcelona and Manchester City stars have long history together since arriving in Spain

Uruguayan went from strength to strength with Pellegrini at Villarreal and Aguero at Atletico Madrid

Break in Dubai could take the heat off under-fire Manchester United players.

But Saturday’s derby clash between the two top Welsh sides is also going to be about survival in the English Premier League, writes Andy Mitten.

Brazil’s World Cup stadiums are expensive, over budget, late and viewed as an unwanted excess by many compatriots. Many of the cities have no use for a 50,000-seat stadium when their resident clubs attract crowds of four figures.

This melting pot of different cultures is now divided by haves and have nots, and by those who welcome the World Cup and those who do not, writes Andy Mitten from Sao Paulo.

Well-travelled Ecuadorean expected to spur Abu Dhabi club’s push for the Arabian Gulf League title, writes Andy Mitten.

A country known for its vibrant people and exotic locales is dealing with economic and political woes, writes Andy Mitten in Porto Alegre.

The Euro 2008-winning manager died early Saturday, Spain's football association announced. He was 75.

Paul Clement is a rare Englishman coaching in Europe. And he is well-regarded.

Uruguay international will leave Brazilian club Internacional, reports Andy Mitten.

Spaniard seems set for Chelsea exit as Premier League champions are in desperate need for a midfielder, reports Andy Mitten.

David Moyes's men are placed in a similar situation as 1992 when the 18-year-old midfielder bailed them out.