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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 have struggled when teenaged star Lamine Yamal has not been fit. EPA
Barca look to put domestic woes behind them as they hunt Super Cup glory

Hansi Flick's side face Athletic Club having dropped off the pace after a blistering start to the season

FootballJanuary 08, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after the 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle. Reuters
Amorim retains backing at Man United but January fixtures offer little respite

Portuguese manager in desperate need of victories after nightmare December run

FootballJanuary 01, 2025
Manchester United Ruben Amorim oversaw another defeat on Thursday against the Wolves. Getty Images
United fighting for survival after season goes from bad to worse

United struggled against Wolves for their third straight defeat and now face a tough round of fixtures

FootballDecember 27, 2024
Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 22, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / 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. /
Size of challenge all too clear for Amorim at Man United

The latest 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth highlighted problems facing new Red Devils manager

FootballDecember 23, 2024
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (L) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte (R) react during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in Manchester, Britain, 15 December 2024. EPA / PETER POWELL
ExclusiveUgarte looks to kick on after best game yet for United in derby win

Uruguayan midfielder becoming a fans' favourite after nailing down place in Ruben Amorim's team

FootballDecember 17, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United celebrates with Lisandro Martinez after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
Dalot savours special derby win and urges Amad to keep improving

Defender certain team is getting better under new head coach Ruben Amorim

FootballDecember 16, 2024
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, right, managed to keep Erling Haaland from scoring as United secured a victory at the death with two late goals. Getty Images
Harry Maguire: Still a long way for Man United to go

Defender played his first full 90 minutes under Ruben Amorim, helping United record a last-gasp 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium

FootballDecember 16, 2024
Bruno Fernandes helped inspire a Manchester United comeback in the 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen. EPA
Fernandes says United's focus not on City's poor form ahead of derby

United captain says he knows what Manchester derby 'means for the fans'

FootballDecember 13, 2024
Al Ahly's Egyptian forward Wessam Abou Ali celebrates with teammates after scoring against UAE's Al Ain in the Intercontinental Cup. AFP
Pachuca v Al Ahly: Egypt's continental giants one step away from final

Cairo club hope to go all the way as they take on Mexican club for a chance to face Real Madrid in Intercontinental Cup final

FootballDecember 13, 2024
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. EPA
'We have improved': Amorim positive despite Man United's reality check at Arsenal

Portuguese remaining optimistic after first defeat in charge as Gunners' set-piece prowess proves too much

FootballDecember 05, 2024
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Bodo Glimt, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Dave Thompson)
Hojlund sure he will thrive under Amorim after double in Europa League win

Danish striker nets brace in 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt and says new manager's tactics will get the best out of him

FootballNovember 29, 2024
India national team head coach Manolo Marquez. AFP
ExclusiveIndia coach Manolo Marquez: Football is improving here all the time

Well-travelled Spanish coach is also at helm of Indian Super League team Goa

FootballNovember 24, 2024
Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski is in awe of Lamine Yamal's ability but said the challenge is to maintain his level for years to come. Getty Images
Lewandowski on the 'amazing' Yamal, almost joining Man United

Barcelona's star striker spoke to Rio Ferdinand about how he almost moved to Old Trafford after a phone call from Sir Alex Ferguson

FootballNovember 21, 2024
Manchester United's Casemiro in action against Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi during Sunday's 3-0 Premier League victory at Old Trafford. PA
Casemiro: Amorim can help Man United grow to be at the top of the table

The Brazilian midfielder on his improved form, the future under a new manager and working with club legend Van Nistelrooy

FootballNovember 11, 2024
Slaven Bilic coached Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League up until recently. Getty Images
ExclusiveBilic on managing in Saudi Arabia, Modric's brilliance and the charm of West Ham

Croatian manager speaks to The National about his stint at Al Fateh and football culture in the kingdom

FootballNovember 08, 2024
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