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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 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
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
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