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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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Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim applauds supporters on Friday night after it was confirmed he will take over Man United. AFP
'A talent-reducing factory': The huge challenge awaiting Amorim at Man United

Portuguese coach tasked with reinvigorating struggling Premier League giants after dismal start to the season

FootballNovember 02, 2024
Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager came to an all too predictable end. Getty Images
'Nowhere near good enough' - how Ten Hag lost backing of almost everyone at United

Manager paid price for poor start to the season but club's stars also need to take a look in the mirror

FootballOctober 29, 2024
FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN
Barcelona ratings v Real Madrid: Lewandowski 9, Yamal 8

Robert Lewandowski scores twice as Barca end Madrid's unbeaten run with 4-0 clasico thrashing

FootballOctober 27, 2024
Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee during training ahead of their Europa League match against Fenerbahce. Getty Images
Man United seek to kickstart Europa campaign against Fenerbahce

Erik ten Hag takes side to Istanbul needing a win after drawing opening two continental fixtures

FootballOctober 24, 2024
The National's Andy Mitten climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to support Manchester United's charitable foundation. Photo: Andy Mitten
An unforgiving and unforgettable climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Andy Mitten undertook an arduous trek to the highest point in Africa to support Manchester United’s charitable foundation

SportOctober 20, 2024
Barcelona and Spain great Andres Iniesta finished his playing career at Emirates Club in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Andres Iniesta: Barcelona and Spain magician to call it a day

One of the best midfielders of all time set to announce his retirement on Tuesday. Andy Mitten recalls his interactions with him throughout a trophy-laden career

FootballOctober 05, 2024
The Milan derby at San Siro is one of the most electrifying contests in football. Photo: Andy Mitten
Long readUnderstanding the visceral and vibrant Milan derby

The National visited the sporting citadel that is San Siro to witness Inter take on AC Milan in one of football's great rivalries

FootballSeptember 30, 2024
Alejandro Garnacho was one of several Manchester United players who missed opportunities to score against Crystal Palace. Reuters
Man United can't afford to squander chances as tougher challenges await

Erik ten Hag's team wasted a number of opportunities in goalless draw against Palace and need dramatic improvement to get season on track

FootballSeptember 22, 2024
Auckland City coach Albert Riera says he is now settled in New Zealand. Reuters
Albert Riera: The Spanish backpacker leading Auckland against Al Ain

When Riera decided to travel to New Zealand 14 years ago, pitting his wits against the likes of Hernan Crespo was the farthest thing from his mind

FootballSeptember 20, 2024
Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo celebrates with his players after being crowned champions of Asia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hernan Crespo looking to go intercontinental after Asian success

Argentine guided UAE club to AFC Champions League glory in May and now readying his side to take on Auckland City in Intercontinental Cup

FootballSeptember 19, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022, shortly after leaving Manchester United. Reuters
Ronaldo: I hope Van Nistelrooy can help turn Man United around

Al Nassr forward tells former Old Trafford teammate Rio Ferdinand that he wishes only the best for the English club

FootballSeptember 12, 2024
Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce crashed out of the Champions League qualifiers after losing 3-2 on aggregate to Lille. Getty Images
Teams from east see chances go south in Europe's club competitions

Western European sides have exerted an increasing dominance over the continent's knockout tournaments

FootballAugust 27, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
Man United debut 'couldn't be any better' for Zirkzee

Dutch international scored the winner against Fulham in Premier League season opener

FootballAugust 17, 2024
Manchester United's Moroccan defender Noussair Mazraoui during the season opener against Fulham at Old Trafford. AFP
Morocco's Mazraoui can 'find solutions' for Man United

Manager Erik ten Hag and teammates impressed by performance during 1-0 win over Fulham

FootballAugust 17, 2024
Manchester United midfielder Hannibal in action during the pre-season friendly against Real Betis in San Diego. AFP
ExclusiveHannibal on choosing Tunisia and desire for first-team football

Paris-born youngster is determined to force his way into Erik ten Hag's starting line-up

FootballAugust 06, 2024
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