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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is an 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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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Palestinian mascots line up on the pitch next to players from Catalonia, prior to the friendly match between Catalonia and Palestine at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The Palestinian national team will play friendly matches against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in a global demonstration of support and solidarity. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images)
Why Palestine's friendly against Catalonia was 'more than a football match'

Match in Spain received impressive support from fans and served as a tribute to those affected by crisis in Gaza

FootballNovember 19, 2025
England eased past Serbia last week to make it seven wins from seven in World Cup qualifying. AFP
Swiss model would shake up Uefa's tired World Cup qualification process

System has proved popular in Champions League and could inject some jeopardy into battle to reach global finals

FootballNovember 16, 2025
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets supporters after his team's victory over Liverpool in the Premier League. EPA
Managerial legend Guardiola as good as ever after 1,000 games

The City coach celebrated in style as his side produced their best performance of the season to thrash Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium

FootballNovember 10, 2025
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after he scores his teams first goal during the English Premier League match between Totttenham Hotspur and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 08 November 2025. EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Tottenham v Man United ratings: Kolo Muani 3, Richarlison 5; Cunha 5, Mbeumo 8

Premier League clash finishes 2-2 after thrilling finish in North London

FootballNovember 08, 2025
Barcelona players attend a public training session of the team at the remodeled Camp Nou stadium on November 7, 2025. EPA / Alberto Estevez
Barcelona finally set for return to a bigger and better Camp Nou

Catalan club hope to be hosting games at iconic venue again by end of month, albeit with a 45,000 capacity while construction work continues

FootballNovember 08, 2025
Leny Yoro is only 19 but has already made an impact at Manchester United. Getty Images
Yoro enjoying Man United renaissance after 'really emotional' last season

French defender talks about steep learning curve at Old Trafford, friendship with Mainoo and the importance of healthy atmosphere in dressing room

FootballNovember 07, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Noussair Mazraoui during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on November 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington / Getty Images)
Man United ratings v Forest: Casemiro and Diallo prove their mettle

Ruben Amorim's team battle to 2-2 draw on Saturday

FootballNovember 01, 2025
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's first goal in a 4-2 win over Brighton. PA
Man United's turnaround, Liverpool's slump: Premier League talking points

As we reach the quarter-way mark, a look back on the shocks, surprises and how the promoted clubs are going against the grain

FootballOctober 28, 2025
Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates as he leaves the pitch after the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson)
Man United v Brighton ratings: Mbuemo and Cunha shine at Old Trafford

Third win in a row lifts Ruben Amorim's side up to fourth in Premier League table

FootballOctober 26, 2025
Barcelona's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Olympiacos in the Champions League. Reuters
Real v Barca: Rashford's chance to shine in his first Clasico

Mancunian, who is beginning to make an impact at Barca, wants to stay at Spanish club

FootballOctober 25, 2025
Manchester United's English defender #05 Harry Maguire celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 19, 2025. (Photo by PETER POWELL / 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. /
Maguire's Man United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club

Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons

FootballOctober 23, 2025
Qarabag players celebrate scoring their first goal against FC Copenhagen. Reuters
Surprise package Qarabag out to extend dream start to Champions League

Azerbaijani side have won their opening two games having come through gruelling qualifying process

FootballOctober 22, 2025
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Harry Maguire of Manchester United celebrates victory following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
Liverpool v United ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9

Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions

FootballOctober 20, 2025
The San Siro stadium in Milan is one of the most recognisable football venues in the world. AFP
Milan continue renaissance as San Siro looks for next chapter in storied history

Venerated venue - shared by Milan and Inter - is set to make way for new and modern stadium, reflecting Serie A's hope to reach the top once again

FootballOctober 14, 2025
Iraq's Zidane Iqbal celebrates with Merchas Doski after scoring against Indonesia. Reuters
Iraq manager Arnold insists pressure is on Saudi Arabia ahead of World Cup clash

Coach backs players to seal 'dream' spot at finals in North America

FootballOctober 14, 2025
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