Andy Mitten
Andy Mitten
European Football Correspondent


Spain's captain Alvaro Morata leads the trophy celebrations after they beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final. AFP
Spain v England Euro 2024 final ratings: Williams 9, Kane 3

Record-breakers Spain win Euro 2024 final 2-1 as Three Lions' wait for second major trophy continues

July 15, 2024, 2:48 AM
England's Kobbie Mainoo and Spain's Lamine Yamal will face off in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. Getty Images / AFP
Mainoo v Yamal: Young stars to battle it out for Euro 2024 glory

Emerging talents have dazzled on the big stage and are one step away from era-defining victory

July 13, 2024, 6:00 AM
Harry Kane of England converts a penalty to put the score 1-1 during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-finals soccer match between Netherlands and England, in Dortmund, Germany, 10 July 2024.   EPA / RONALD WITTEK
Netherlands v England ratings: Simons 8, Gakpo 6; Foden 8, Kane 6

Three Lions will take on Spain in Sunday's final after 2-1 victory in Dortmund

July 10, 2024, 10:08 PM
Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates his side's equalising goal during a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024.  (AP Photo / Hassan Ammar)
Spain v France player ratings: Yamal 9, Olmo 8; Kounde 8, Mbappe 6

Luis de la Fuente's side secure spot in final after 2-1 win in Munich

July 09, 2024, 10:10 PM
Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - England v Switzerland - Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - July 6, 2024 England's Jordan Pickford saves a penalty in the shootout missed by Switzerland's Manuel Akanji REUTERS / Lee Smith     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
England v Switzerland player ratings: Saka 8, Kane 4; Aebischer 4, Embolo 7

Gareth Southgate's Three Lions reach semi-finals after penalty shoot-out win

July 06, 2024, 8:24 PM
Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on July 5, 2024.  (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV  /  AFP)
Spain v Germany ratings: Merino 8, Olmo 9; Kroos 6, Fullkrug 7

Merino's extra-time winner sends Euro 2024 hosts out after dramatic quarter-final in Stuttgart

July 05, 2024, 7:32 PM
England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between England and Slovakia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 30, 2024.  (Photo by Adrian DENNIS  /  AFP)
England player ratings v Slovakia: Bellingham 7, Walker 5

Real Madrid star's later stunner saves Three Lions before Harry Kane's extra-time winner secures 2-1 victory in last 16

June 30, 2024, 8:15 PM
COLOGNE, GERMANY - JUNE 25: Phil Foden of England looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm / Getty Images)
England v Slovenia player ratings: Gallagher 4, Foden 7; Drkusic 8

Three Lions finish top of Group C despite frustrating goalless draw in Cologne

June 25, 2024, 10:00 PM
Spain's forward #11 Ferran Torres celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Albania and Spain at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on June 24, 2024.  (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA  /  AFP)
Albania v Spain ratings: Olmo 8, Torres 7; Ajeti 8, Manaj 5

Much-changed Spanish clinch 1-0 victory as Italy grab last-gasp equaliser against Croatia to make last 16

June 25, 2024, 2:40 AM
Bruno Fernandes of Portugal (L) celebrates scoring the 3-0 with Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group F soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, in Dortmund, Germany, 22 June 2024.   EPA / FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
Turkey v Portugal ratings: Akaydin 2, Kokcu 5; Silva 9, Ronaldo 8

Roberto Martinez's side qualify as Group F winners after easy win in Dortmund

June 22, 2024, 6:58 PM
Spain's players celebrate on the pitch after the UEFA Euro 2024 Group B football match between Spain and Italy at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 20, 2024.  Spain won the game 1-0.  (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI  /  AFP)
Spain v Italy ratings: Williams 9, Yamal 8; Barella 6, Chiesa 3

De la Fuente's Spain clinch last-16 spot in Gelsenkirchen with dominant Group B victory

June 21, 2024, 2:52 AM
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Harry Kane of England scores his team's first goal whilst under pressure from Joachim Andersen of Denmark during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
Denmark v England player ratings: Hjulmand 8; Guehi 8, Rice 4

Three Lions held to 1-1 draw by Danes in disappointing performance but Gareth Southgate's side remain top of Group C

June 20, 2024, 7:35 PM
Inside the office of Mamdouh Eid, the CEO of Egyptian Premier League side Pyramids. Photo: Andy Mitten
Pyramids CEO hopes strong foundations leads to future success

Founded in 2008, Pyramids are attempting to build a team and a fanbase to challenge the Al Ahly-Zamalek hegemony. Their CEO speaks to The National about the challenges they face

June 19, 2024, 8:46 AM
Spain's Lamine Yamal set up two goals in a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland in Palma de Mallorca. AFP
Sky is the limit for Spain and Barca golden boy Yamal ahead of Euro 2024

Teenager has been fast-tracked through ranks at La Liga giants and now aims to make mark on international stage.

June 10, 2024, 2:44 PM
Jose Mourinho (C) poses for selfies with fans as he is presented as Fenerbahce's new head coach during a ceremony at the Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, 02 June 2024.  Jose Mourinho signs a two-year contract with Fenerbahce.   EPA / ERDEM SAHIN
Mourinho has Fenerbahce looking to the future with hope and optimism

Fans of the Istanbul giants are delighted with the superstar manager's arrival and believe he can end their long wait for the Super Lig title

June 07, 2024, 7:07 AM