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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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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

FootballJune 19, 2024
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.

FootballJune 10, 2024
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

FootballJune 07, 2024
Sofyan Amrabat celebrates after Manchester United's victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Getty
Amrabat wants to stay at United, but has he done enough to convince?

Moroccan endured a largely disappointing season but ended on a high with some impressive performances and an FA Cup winners' medal

FootballJune 04, 2024
Bruno Fernandes (R) of Manchester United talks to teammate Kobbie Mainoo after Mainoo scored the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle United in Manchester, Britain, 15 May 2024. EPA/PETER POWELL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Man United 2023/24 season review and player ratings: Mainoo 9, Rashford 5

The Red Devils endure worst ever Premier League season but defeat Manchester City to win FA Cup final

FootballMay 29, 2024
Manchester United's English midfielder #07 Mason Mount lifts the trophy to celebrate their victory at the end of the English FA Cup final football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley stadium, in London, on May 25, 2024. Manchester United wins 2 - 1 against Manchester City. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE
FA Cup final ratings: Foden 7, De Bruyne 5; Mainoo 9, Garnacho 8

United stun City 2-1 at Wembley thanks to goals from Garnacho and Mainoo

SportMay 26, 2024
Andy Mitten
Why Zamalek's Confederation Cup win was more than just football

Despite an inadvertent wardrobe hiccup, The National's Andy Mitten attended the deciding match against Morocco's RS Berkane to witness the magic of North African football

FootballMay 23, 2024
Portuguese manager Jose Gomes, centre, whose Zamalek side face RSB Berkane of Morocco in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Reuters
ExclusiveGomes has CAF Confederation Cup in his sights with Zamalek

Portuguese manager has led Egyptian side to brink of glory as they face Morocco's RSB Berkane in first leg of final on Sunday

FootballMay 12, 2024
Graeme Souness spent one season as Galatasaray manager, in 1995/96, and led the club to the Turkish Cup. Souness met fans of the Turkish club in London recently. PA
'Moment of madness': Souness on his infamous flag-planting incident

The Liverpool great spent one season as manager of Galatasaray - and that was all he needed to cement his legacy

FootballApril 27, 2024
Ochirvaani Batbold cycled through China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, France and then finally England to see Manchester United in action at Wembley. Photo: Andy Mitten
Meet the Man United fan who cycled for 11 months to see his team

Ochirvaani Batbold overcame borders, punctures and visa issues to be one of the 83,672 crowd at Wembley on Sunday to see United beat Coventry on penalties to reach the FA Cup final

FootballApril 22, 2024
Watching Real Madrid and City with Jordi Cruyff. Photo: Andy Mitten
Talking tactics with Jordi Cruyff: Football is all about angles

Son of Dutch master Johan Cruyff is well respected in the game having held various roles at Barcelona and overseas. He sits down with Andy Mitten to offer insight on Real Madrid's 3-3 draw with Manchester City and what to look out for in the second leg

FootballApril 16, 2024
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo receives his Ramadan pack. Photo: Andy Mitten
Footballers embrace fasting during holy month of Ramadan

Nujum Sports, a non-profit group, sent out Ramadan packs containing a travel prayer mat, prayer beads, Zamzam water and attar perfume to all Muslim players in England's four leagues

FootballApril 04, 2024
Adel Taarabt plays for Al Nasr in Dubai following a career that began in France and took him to England, Italy and Portugal. Photo: Al Nasr Football Club
ExclusiveAdel Taarabt on life in Dubai and his rollercoaster career

The gifted Moroccan midfielder on his highs and lows with Spurs, Milan, Benfica - and now with Al Nasr in the UAE

FootballMarch 24, 2024
Etoile fans during the African Champions League match against ES Tunis. Photo: Andy Mitten
'I sacrifice for the shirt. I’m crazy' – Tunisia's football fanatics

The National joins supporters of Etoile du Sahel as they travel to the capital to watch their side face Esperance de Tunis in the African Champions League

FootballMarch 12, 2024
HAMBURG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 15: General view outside the stadium as the FC Shakhtar Donetsk team bus with a 'STOP WAR #StandWithUkraine' Livery prior to the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique de Marseille at Volksparkstadion on February 15, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin / Getty Images)
Shakhtar Donetsk - keeping Ukraine football alive in the shadow of war

Club chief executive Serhiy Palkin reveals the challenges of playing away from home, the constant danger of conflict, crippling financial issues and maintaining morale

FootballFebruary 29, 2024
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