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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's Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund after scoring against Leicester. AFP
Man United striker Hojlund promises more goals after ending drought

Danish forward on target for first time since December in win over Leicester City

FootballMarch 17, 2025
Manchester United fans protest the Glazer ownership outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match against Arsenal. Getty Images
All the smoke: Man United’s Red Army group plan show of support at Stretford End

Fans to set off 50 red, white and black cannisters ahead of key Europa League clash on Thursday night

FootballMarch 13, 2025
A render of the new Manchester United stadium. Reuters
Man United’s new stadium plan is bold and daring - but how will it be paid for?

The idea of a new Old Trafford divides opinions among fans. Some want to stay at the existing stadium, others want to move

FootballMarch 12, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United, right, has now gone 20 games without a goal. Getty Images
Man United's Eriksen on Hojlund, Amorim and the need to beat Real Sociedad

Dane backs compatriot to end goal drought and stresses importance of progress in Europa League

FootballMarch 10, 2025
Arda Turan: 'I'm very honest with my players, I don’t lie. I am with them all the time if they need help from me.' Andy Mitten for The National
ExclusiveArda Turan: ‘I cried when Galatasaray drew 3-3 at Manchester United’

The greatest Turkish player of a generation tells The National about the coaches he takes inspiration from and how he hopes Eyüpspor can be a launch pad to a bigger club

FootballMarch 10, 2025
Manchester United's Casemiro, right, was particularly impressed by the performance of Joshua Zirkzee in the draw against Real Sociedad. AP
Casemiro coy on future but happy to be playing for Manchester United again

Brazilian midfielder started in 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and is in line to face Arsenal on Sunday due to mounting injuries

FootballMarch 07, 2025
Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro celebrate after Sam Morsy scored own goal for Ipswich Town. Getty Images
De Ligt hails Man United fighting spirit ahead of crucial phase in season

Dutch defender wants Red Devils to build on battling Premier League victory over Ipswich with FA Cup and Europa League games next up

FootballFebruary 27, 2025
Galatasaray fans during the Turkish Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul. Getty Images
Tribalism, tension and title dreams simmer at Istanbul derby

The National’s Andy Mitten joined Gala fans for the latest high stakes match against their bitter city rivals

FootballFebruary 26, 2025
Benghazi International Stadium is set to host a number of former world footballers at its official re-opening on Thursday. AFP
Figo and Eto’o among star names at re-opening of Benghazi Stadium

‘I’m looking forward to it,' Wes Brown, the former Manchester United and England defender, tells The National

FootballFebruary 20, 2025
Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes celebrates after scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League group phase at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on January 29, 2025. AFP
‘Everyone knows somebody who has died’: Shakhtar Donetsk down but not beaten

The team from eastern Ukraine have been without a home since 2014 when conflict with Russia forced them to play hundreds of miles away. The National spent time with them ahead of a recent Champions League match, a competition that is crucial to the club’s survival

FootballFebruary 14, 2025
Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri up against Mohamed Salah of Liverpool this season in the Premier League. Getty Images
ExclusiveAit-Nouri on playing for Algeria and trying to stop Salah

Wolves defender has come a long way from street footballer in Paris to Premier League and international star

FootballFebruary 13, 2025
Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez (R) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on January 26, 2025. (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. /
Martinez urges Man United to build on win at Fulham

Argentinian defender rallies teammates after scoring crucial goal at Craven Cottage

FootballJanuary 27, 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)
Boos as Tottenham lose to Leicester in fourth straight league defeat

Spurs supporters make feelings clear after latest loss while Foxes are out of relegation zone following comeback win

FootballJanuary 26, 2025
Besiktas' head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after seeing his side beat Athletic Club 4-1 in the Europa League. EPA
Solskjaer off to winning start at Besiktas but hard work lies ahead

Norwegian has been out of a job since leaving Manchester United in 2022. The size of the task ahead of him in Turkey is a big one

FootballJanuary 23, 2025
Rangers' Hamza Igamane celebrates completing his hat-trick against Hibernian. PA
Morocco’s Hamza Igamane making waves at Rangers and beyond

Striker out to make a mark against Manchester United in Europa League

FootballJanuary 22, 2025
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