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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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Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada says he is 'optimistic and quite positive about what's ahead'. PA
Worst is behind us, says Man United CEO, as club looks to the future

Omar Berrada says club will have to be savvy in transfer market with no bonus of European football cash next season

FootballJune 21, 2025
Andy Mitten
Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, U. S. - June 13, 2025 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki and Nathan Ake during training REUTERS / Marco Bello
Manchester City prepare for rise of the Rayans at Club World Cup

New signings Cherki and Ait-Nouri aim to make a mark as City take on Wydad in tournament opener

FootballJune 18, 2025
Andy Mitten
Wessam Abou Ali, right, will lead Al Ahly's challenge at the Club World Cup. Getty Images
Al Ahly look to gatecrash Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's Club World Cup party

Cairo club have found form at the right time as they take on the world's best sides, with the added incentive of a huge financial windfall

FootballJune 13, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United Ruben Amorim speaks to supporters at Old Trafford. AFP
Manchester United quiz 2024/25: Bruno Fernandes, Europa League and more

How closely did you follow the Red Devils' recent campaign?

FootballJune 03, 2025
Andy Mitten
Ashley Westwood has extensive coaching experience in Asia. Reuters
Ashley Westwood: From butting heads with Alex Ferguson to Hong Kong coach

Englishman, 48, will face the club where he spent his youth career as preparation for upcoming Asian Cup matches

FootballMay 29, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim looks dejected after their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao. AP
Man United 'lowest we can get' but Amorim is '100%' right man for job

Defender Luke Shaw among those to back manager as Red Devils face up to '£80 million defeat' to Tottenham Hotspur in Europa League final

FootballMay 23, 2025
Andy Mitten
Noussair Mazraoui left Bayern Munich last summer to join Manchester United. PA
Europa League final: Man United reap rewards of Mazraoui's cool consistency

Versatile Moroccan international has enjoyed impressive first season at Old Trafford and will be likely starter against Tottenham Hotspur

FootballMay 21, 2025
Andy Mitten
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard applauds the fans during a parade on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 18, 2025. Arsenal won the game 1-0. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / 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. /
Arsenal seal Champions League football in season that has 'fallen short'

Gunners finish second in Premier League for third campaign in a row

FootballMay 19, 2025
Andy Mitten
Nottingham Forest's Nikola Milenkovic celebrates after his goal secured a vital 2-1 win over West Ham. PA
Forest hunt Champions League spot but West Ham are left with that empty feeling

Nuno's side head into final day showdown against Chelsea with top five finish still possible after victory at London Stadium

FootballMay 19, 2025
Andy Mitten
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v West Ham United - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - March 15, 2025 General view inside the stadium as the players walk onto the pitch before the match REUTERS/Peter Powell EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. . / File Photo
Goodison Park will always remain the home of Everton

From Dixie Dean to Pele and Eusebio and the Premier League era, the famous old Merseyside ground has seen it all

FootballMay 18, 2025
Andy Mitten
Diego Costa is currently a free agent after leaving Brazilian club Gremio. Getty Images
ExclusiveCosta on why Ancelotti is good fit for Brazil and Antony's issues at Man United

Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea striker talks to The National about the Italian taking over as Selecao coach

FootballMay 13, 2025
Andy Mitten
Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates with teammate Ferran Torres after scoring his team's fourth goal against Real Madrid. Getty Images
Barcelona have dominated Clasico this season but need to stop leaking goals

Hansi Flick’s team recorded thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid but remain too open at the back

FootballMay 12, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, left, fends off Athletic Club's Alvaro Djalo. AFP
Leny Yoro: I came to Manchester United to achieve big things, to win trophies

French defender impressed again in Europa League as United overcome Athletic to set up final showdown against Tottenham

FootballMay 09, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United's Andre Onana, left, and Harry Maguire celebrate after winning the first leg in Bilbao. Reuters
Man United target Europa League final spot while Athletic Club need a miracle

Premier League side enjoy 3-0 advantage going into semi-final second leg at Old Trafford on Thursday

FootballMay 08, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United's Andre Onana, left, and Harry Maguire celebrate after the match. Reuters
'Harrydinho' Maguire on dribbling skills and why United must be wary of Athletic

Defender's mazy run and cross set up the first of United's three goals in Bilbao as English club took a step closer to Europa League final

FootballMay 02, 2025
Andy Mitten
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