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      Andy Mitten

      Andy Mitten

      European Football Correspondent
      Location
      Barcelona and Manchester
      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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      Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, right, fouls Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and is later shown a red card after a VAR review. Reuters
      Man United player ratings v Leeds: Martinez 4, Casemiro 7

      Defender sent off after VAR review as Leeds record first win at Old Trafford in 45 years

      FootballApril 14, 2026
      Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has had plenty of time to work with his players since their last match. PA
      Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Casemiro, Michael Carrick and more

      Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils

      FootballApril 13, 2026
      Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring to make it 3-1 against Espanyol. EPA
      Yamal shines as Barcelona thrash Espanyol and take control of La Liga title race

      Catalan giants nine points clear at top as attention turns to rescue mission against Atletico Madrid in Champions League

      FootballApril 12, 2026
      Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, centre, broke Barcelona's tempo with some crunching challenges. AFP
      Koke’s enduring influence powers Atletico to statement win over Barcelona

      Atleti captain and mainstay instrumental in 2-0 win at Camp Nou, giving Simeone's side the upperhand in Champions League quarter-final

      FootballApril 09, 2026
      Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is challenged by Atletico Madrid's Clement Lenglet in their La Liga match in Madrid. Getty Images
      Barca hold upper hand ahead of Champions League showdown with Atletico

      Hansi Flick’s side on a roll in La Liga but Atletico have a point to prove in quarter-finals

      FootballApril 07, 2026
      Defender Harry Maguire has been at Old Trafford since 2019. AFP
      ExclusiveMaguire signs one-year contract extension at Manchester United

      Defender to stay at club until 2027 after playing crucial role in revival under Michael Carrick

      FootballApril 07, 2026
      Spain fans at RCDE Stadium during the friendly against Egypt on March 31, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images
      When football chants turn toxic: Spain’s uncomfortable night in Barcelona

      Women's Champions League game at Camp Nou was played in the right spirit - in marked contrast to the atmosphere at nearby Espanyol 48 hours earlier

      FootballApril 03, 2026
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Ali Al-Hamadi and Frans Putros celebrate with the flag of Kurdistan after qualifying for FIFA World Cup REUTERS / Raquel Cunha
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      Forty years on, Iraq return to the World Cup at last

      After overcoming a gruelling qualifying campaign and turmoil in the Middle East, Iraq sealed their place at a World Cup for the first time since 1986 on Tuesday

      FootballApril 01, 2026
      Iraq players in Mexico ahead of their intercontinental play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
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      Iraq one step from first World Cup in 40 years after overcoming travel problems

      Graham Arnold's side face Bolivia to reach finals in North America

      FootballMarch 30, 2026
      Carlos Queiroz took charge of Oman for 11 matches after signing a one-year deal in July 2025. Getty Images
      Carlos Queiroz leaves Oman on good terms but with bitter memories of Qatar

      Portuguese, 73, parted ways with national team by mutual consent

      FootballMarch 24, 2026
      Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts with Bruno Fernandes after he is shown a red card by referee Stuart Attwell. Reuters
      Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Fernandes 7, Cunha 8, Mbeumo 6

      United boss Carrick 'baffled' by refereeing decisions over penalties as Bournemouth secure 2-2 draw

      FootballMarch 21, 2026
      Manchester United's Leny Yoro, left, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins battle for the ball. PA
      'There’s loads more to come': Yoro impresses Man United's interim boss Carrick

      French defender enjoys solid performance in crucial win over Aston Villa

      FootballMarch 16, 2026
      Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder #18 Casemiro (C) celebrates after scoring the team's first goal from an assist by teammate Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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      United player ratings v Villa: Fernandes and shine in crucial win

      Michael Carrick's team strengthen top-four position after thrilling 3-1 victory

      FootballMarch 15, 2026
      Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring Barcelona's opening goal in their Champions League win at Newcastle United earlier this season. Getty Images
      Rashford aims for more of same as Barca return to Newcastle in Champions League

      On-loan Man United forward scored his first goals for Spanish side when two clubs met back in September

      FootballMarch 09, 2026
      Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes during the defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park. Reuters
      Man Utd ratings v Newcastle: Maguire battles hard but Carrick's run ends

      Eddie Howe's team clinch 2-1 win despite being reduced to 10 men

      FootballMarch 05, 2026
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