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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
Location
Barcelona and Manchester
Andy is the 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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Leny Yoro, right, during Manchester United's pre-season friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Sweden. Getty Images
Yoro on mood at Man United, his injury problems and chances of winning title

Red Devils just secured pre-season friendly win over Atletico Madrid that saw French defender again deputise at right-back

FootballAugust 02, 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick. Getty Images
Manchester United quiz 2026/27: Michael Carrick, Champions League and more

Test your knowledge of the Red Devils ahead of new season

FootballJuly 28, 2026
New signing Andrey Santos in action for Manchester United in pre-season. EPA
Man United pre-season update: Transfers, injuries and Rashford's situation

Defender Martinez likely to be fit for Premier League opener while Old Trafford club see midfield and left side as key areas to strengthen

FootballJuly 26, 2026
Mason Mount has yet to make a mark at Manchester United. Getty Images
Mason Mount feels 'brilliant' as Man United prepare for new season

Midfielder talks to The National about new signing Andrey Santos and build-up to next campaign

FootballJuly 25, 2026
The 2026 Fifa World Cup has been the biggest in the tournament's history. Reuters
Will we still love it, when it's 64? How the next World Cup could be even bigger

Expanding the tournament from 32 countries to 48 has been judged a success - but will the next jump being considered by Fifa prove too much for the 2030 hosts?

FootballJuly 17, 2026
Argentina fans are among the most raucous at any World Cup. Reuters
England v Argentina: A World Cup semi-final under the shadow of the Falklands

As England and Argentina prepare to meet in Atlanta, memories of the 1982 conflict, Diego Maradona and a rivalry unlike any other ensure this is about far more than football

World Cup 2026July 14, 2026
England's midfielder #10 Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring his second goal during the first half of the extra-time of the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Norway and England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 11, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
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England player ratings v Norway: Bellingham 9, Kane 6, Pickford 5

England through to World Cup semi-finals following 2-1 extra-time win over Norway

World Cup 2026July 12, 2026
Ousmane Dembele of France with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during their World Cup quarter-final in Boston. EPA
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Morocco World Cup player ratings vs France: Bounou 7, Hakimi 6, Bouaddi 5

Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele secure victory over Atlas Lions in quarter-finals

World Cup 2026July 10, 2026
Algeria's Lakhdar Belloumi celebrates victory over West Germany in their 1982 World Cup match. Reuters
1982 'Disgrace of Gijon' casts shadow over Algeria v Austria World Cup reunion

North African side, who were denied 44 years back when West Germany and Austria colluded to ensure qualification, face similar conundrum in Kansas

World Cup 2026June 25, 2026
Morocco's Ismael Saibari celebrates scoring an early goal against Scotland. Reuters
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Saibari's goal after 71 seconds fires Morocco to victory over Scotland

Ismael Saibari scores fastest goal of 2026 finals to punish Scotland in Group C

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026
Hannibal Mejbri is often deployed in his favourite No 10 role for Tunisia. EPA
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Hannibal's journey: From Man United prospect to Tunisia's World Cup talisman

Having seen his progress stall at Old Trafford, midfielder has established himself at Burnley and as a key player for his national team

World Cup 2026June 14, 2026
Noussair Mazraoui played both Morocco's World Cup warm-up matches, against Madagascar and Norway. AFP
Noussair Mazraoui - Morocco's Mr Consistent doubtful for Brazil match

Man United defender endured season interrupted by injury but is expected to shake off shoulder problem and help Atlas Lions replicate their sucess in Qatar four years ago

World Cup 2026June 09, 2026
Zidane Iqbal, right, celebrates scoring against Saudi Arabia during Iraq's arduous 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Reuters
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InterviewZidane Iqbal on Iraq's historic World Cup return: 'It was written in the stars'

Former Man United midfielder part of squad that secured qualification for 2026 finals and is eager to test himself on big stage

World Cup 2026June 08, 2026
Chemsdine Talbi is part of Morocco's 26-man World Cup squad. Getty Images
ExclusiveMorocco's Chemsdine Talbi on why he chose the Atlas Lions over Belgium

Winger, 21, enjoyed a memorable debut season in the Premier League and is now looking forward to helping the Atlas Lions shine at 2026 finals

FootballJune 01, 2026
Bruno Fernandes scored and set up one of Manchester United's goals against Brighton to end the season with 21 assists. Getty Images
Man United ratings v Brighton: Fernandes 9, Maguire 8, Mbeumo 7

Fernandes scores and assists in 3-0 win to set new Premier League record

FootballMay 25, 2026
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