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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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Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi challenges Barcelona's Lamine Yamal during their Champions League semi-final first leg. AFP
'Once in 50 years' talent Yamal stands tall against Inter

Simone Inzaghi remains upbeat despite Nerazzurri letting advantage slip in semi-final first leg

FootballMay 01, 2025
Andy Mitten
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during the Copa del Rey final. EPA
Ancelotti in talks with Brazil after Real Madrid meltdown against Barca

South American giants keen to have veteran manager in charge during crucial World Cup qualifiers

FootballApril 27, 2025
Andy Mitten
Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, left, and Vinicius Jr, will hope to salvage their season on Saturday in the Copa del Rey final. EPA
Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid out to spoil Barcelona's quadruple dreams

Having already won the Spanish Super Cup, Barca lead La Liga, are in the semi-finals of the Uefa Champions League and could add to their 31 Spanish Cups in Seville

FootballApril 26, 2025
Andy Mitten
Pyramids goalkeeper Ahmed El Shenawy remonstrates with teammates during the 0-0 draw with Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League semi-final first leg. Reuters
Serial winners Al Ahly and upstarts Pyramids look to make home advantage count

Egyptian sides welcome South African opposition on Friday after semi-final first legs both ended goalless

FootballApril 25, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, right, after defeat against Wolves. AFP
Only Europe can save Manchester United from domestic turmoil

Ruben Amorim's team sink further in Premier League after defeat to Wolves but form in Europa League raises hopes

FootballApril 21, 2025
Andy Mitten
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United clashes with Moussa Niakhate of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
Maguire: Lyon game pretty much sums up my six years at Man United

United trailed 4-2 on 113 minutes as they faced elimination from the Europa League. By full time, Maguire was celebrating scoring the winning goal

FootballApril 18, 2025
Andy Mitten
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United (L) interacts with manager Ruben Amorim (R) as he leaves the pitch after being substituted during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Manchester United, in Newcastle, Britain, 13 April 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN 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.
Man United need all the support they can get against Lyon

Europa League clash on Thursday one of the most important games in recent times for club after thrashing by Newcastle United

FootballApril 14, 2025
Andy Mitten
Omar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrates scoring the 2-2 goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, in Manchester, Britain, 12 April 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN 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.
Omar Marmoush stands tall as Manchester City find their groove

Kevin de Bruyne leads the way in comeback win over Crystal Palace

FootballApril 12, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals. AP
Onana's blunders cap a miserable night for Man United and their travelling fans

Supporters held behind for an hour at Groupama Stadium after being made to jump through hoops just to attend the match

FootballApril 11, 2025
Andy Mitten
Lamine Yamal, left, Robert Lewandowski, centre, and Raphinha have scored 82 goals between them for Barcelona this season. Reuters
Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha: Barca's triple threat raises hope of special season

Catalan giants as good as through to Champions League last four and have designs on winning a quadruple

FootballApril 10, 2025
Andy Mitten
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was ineffective in the 3-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal. Reuters
Guns are out for Real Madrid after harrowing Champions League defeat at Arsenal

'Arsenal burns Madrid,' was the headline in El Pais while Mundo Deportivo simply went with 'Humiliated'

FootballApril 09, 2025
Andy Mitten
There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National
There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

As Barca became a global power in the 90s and noughties, the clubs in their substantial shadow often struggled, but there has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football where the strength of the community is clear

FootballApril 04, 2025
Andy Mitten
Gunnar Solskjaer during Besiktas's 2-1 Super Lig win over leaders Galatasaray. Getty Images
Solskjaer 'delighted' after Besiktas beat Galatasaray and give boost to Mourinho

Ex-Man United managers set to play key roles in battle to become Turkish Super Lig champions

FootballMarch 30, 2025
Andy Mitten
Barcelona are top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Real Madrid. Getty Images
'Young, thrilling and unpredictable' Barcelona look to edge ahead in La Liga title race

Hansi Flick's side set for rearranged Osasuna clash on Thursday while their rivals regroup after international break

FootballMarch 27, 2025
Andy Mitten
Manuel Ugarte, left, joined Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Getty Images
Ugarte sees the positives as Man United find consistency in turbulent season

Uruguayan midfielder happy with recent form that has seen team go four games unbeaten and secure a place in Europa League quarter-finals

FootballMarch 18, 2025
Andy Mitten
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