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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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Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate are moving to Dubai with their young children. AFP
ExclusiveLifestyle, safety and weather – Rio Ferdinand on decision to move to Dubai

Former England defender says lifestyle, weather and education system all factors in decision to move his family to UAE

FootballAugust 21, 2025
Matheus Cunha performed well in a losing effort for Manchester United against Arsenal. Getty Images
Cunha's bright Manchester United debut hints at better times ahead

Brazilian striker impressed in 1-0 defeat against Arsenal but his new club are in desperate need of goals

FootballAugust 18, 2025
Manchester United summer signings Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha are introduced to fans ahead of the pre-season friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Photo: Manchester United FC
Sesko spearheads new-look attack: Man United 2025-26 season preview

Red Devils look to solve scoring problems by bringing in Slovenian striker, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo

FootballAugust 14, 2025
David Moyes returned for his second spell as Everton manager in January. Getty Images
ExclusiveMoyes on Everton's new stadium, coaching Rooney and putting age limit on career

Glaswegian manager talks to The National about the new season, value of having local talent and more

FootballAugust 13, 2025
Marcus Rashford showed flashes of quality against Como. Getty Images
Rashford provides brilliant assist but guilty of miss in first Barca home game

On-loan Manchester United player has chance of fresh start with Catalan giants

FootballAugust 11, 2025
Benjamin Sesko scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig. Getty Images
Man United confident €75m target Sesko favours Old Trafford move

Both Premier League sides have big offers on table for RB Leipzig striker

FootballAugust 05, 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted he was 'really, really frustrated' at Manchester United's form last season. AFP
InterviewAmorim gets tough to change Man United culture and targets European return

Portuguese coach talks to The National at club's pre-season camp in Chicago and says new disciplinary code and leadership group can help spark a revival in 2025/26

FootballAugust 03, 2025
Portugal and Manchester United player Diogo Dalot arrives at the wake of Diogo Jota being held at Sao Cosme Chapel in the town of Gondomar near Porto. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora on Thursday morning. Picture date: Friday July 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: PA Wire.
Dalot hopes Portugal and Liverpool hero Jota is 'remembered forever'

Dalot says former teammate was a role model

FootballAugust 01, 2025
Bryan Mbeumo joined Manchester United from Brentford this summer. Getty Images
Mbeumo on joining Man United, scoring goals and playing Zirkzee at chess

The summer signing from Brentford is set make his Red Devils debut on their pre-season tour in the US

FootballJuly 29, 2025
Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte, left, during a pre-season friendly against Leeds United at Strawberry Arena in Sweden. Getty Images
Ugarte excited for new season after tough start to Man United career

Uruguayan midfielder has impressed in pre-season and says he is adjusting to the demands of Premier League

FootballJuly 28, 2025
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, centre, took over as Besiktas manager in January. Getty Images
Solskjaer at the wheel of Besiktas' push to be force in Turkey and Europe again

Norwegian looks to summer arrivals Tammy Abraham and Orkun Kokcu to spearhead Istanbul club to be a force in Turkey and Europe again

FootballJuly 23, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim takes photos with fans after the pre-season friendly match against Leeds United in Sweden. Getty Images
New arrivals but Amorim must get Man United back to the old habit of winning

Club to embark on 12-day pre-season tour of the United States with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo on-board

FootballJuly 23, 2025
Marcus Rashford fell out of favour at Manchester United and will now hope to resurrect his career in Spain. AP
Barcelona could be the final chance for Rashford to prove his mettle

Loan spell at Catalan club offers misfiring England forward opportunity to reignite his career

FootballJuly 22, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. Reuters
Manchester United quiz: Ruben Amorim, new season and more

Have you followed the Old Trafford club closely?

FootballJuly 18, 2025
Zidane Iqbal, centre, started to establish himself at Utrecht during the middle of the 2024/25 Eredivisie season before picking up another injury. Reuters
ExclusiveZidane Iqbal on leaving Man United, identity, Iraq and a new start in Utrecht

Talented midfielder saw his first team path blocked at Old Trafford and hampered by injury initially at Dutch club but is now making his mark

FootballJuly 08, 2025
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