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Andy Mitten

Andy Mitten

European Football Correspondent
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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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Etoile fans during the African Champions League match against ES Tunis. Photo: Andy Mitten
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'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
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on India, family, returning to coaching and his time as United boss
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ExclusiveSolskjaer on India, returning to coaching and his time at Man United

Norwegian reflects on his Old Trafford tenure and tells The National he is ready to return to the dugout

FootballFebruary 23, 2024
Namibia's Ryan Nyambe, right, in action against Tunisia. Reuters
ExclusiveAfcon 2023: Namibia's Ryan Nyambe hungry for more success

Having already shocked Tunisia, the Brave Warriors' right-back tells The National they are capable of going further

FootballJanuary 21, 2024
Sevilla's new player Hannibal Mejbri posesfor photos during his presentation as Sevilla FC's player in Seville, Spain, 17 January 2024. Mejbri arrives on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season. EPA / Raul Caro
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Man United loan star Hannibal has talent to help struggling Sevilla

Tunisian midfielder arrives in La Liga with the Andalusian club needing wins to climb away from relegation danger

FootballJanuary 18, 2024
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 14: Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid lifts the Super Copa de España trophy after the team's victory in the Super Copa de España Final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on January 14, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)
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Real v Barca ratings: Vinicius 10, Bellingham 8; Pedri 5, Araujo 4

Real crowned Spanish Super Cup winners for a 13th time after a 4-1 demolition of their rivals in Riyadh

FootballJanuary 15, 2024
Diogo Dalot of Manchester United (L) in action against Timo Werner of Tottenham Hotspur (R) during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in Manchester, Britain, 14 January 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN 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.
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Man United v Spurs ratings: Dalot 8, Hojlund 7; Bentancur 8, Werner 6

Premier League game finishes 2-2 as new United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe watches from the stands at Old Trafford

SportJanuary 15, 2024
The emergence of 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, left, has been one of few positives for Barcelona this season. Getty Images
Struggling Barcelona in need of another Super Cup boost in Riyadh

Catalans hope tournament in Saudi Arabia can kickstart a revival in second half of La Liga season

FootballJanuary 11, 2024
Set up a couple of chances for McTominay on in the first half that the Scot failed to take. Went down very easily to win a 73rd minute penalty, which he then put away sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. His first goal since November. AFP
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Wigan v Man United ratings: Tickle 8; Fernandes 8, Hojlund 6

Premier League side run out 2-0 winners over third-tier Latics in FA Cup third round

FootballJanuary 09, 2024
Manchester United will now be seen in action in the FA Cup. Reuters
Manchester United FA Cup quiz: Famous wins, misses and more

Test your knowledge about the Red Devils in English football's oldest competition

FootballJanuary 06, 2024
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Manchester United - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - December 30, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates scoring their second goal with Callum Hudson-Odoi REUTERS/Molly Darlington NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.
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Forest v Man United ratings: Gibbs-White 9; Antony 4, Rashford 6

Forest claim famous 2-1 Premier League victory at the City Ground

FootballDecember 31, 2023
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their side's third goal against Aston Villa. PA
Six candidates to take over as sporting director at Man United

Struggling Premier League giants are likely to look for new leadership to fix their recruitment problems after Ineos' investment in the club

FootballDecember 29, 2023
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Onana. Didn’t come out for Villa’s opening goal and picked the goal out for the second time after 27 minutes. Soft goals. Played long balls over the top and assisted the attack. Top save on 62. Fine ball to Garnacho on 63. AP
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Man United v Villa ratings: Garnacho 8; Martinez 6

Erik ten Hag's team stage stunning comeback to win 3-2 at Old Trafford

FootballDecember 27, 2023
Manchester United crashed out of the Champions League this month with a wretched record and too many players are out of form. Getty
Ratcliffe investment: Man United in dire need of a Cantona-like spark

Erik ten Hag's side are going through their worst goal-drought since 1992

FootballDecember 25, 2023
Fluminense's players celebrate reaching the final of the Club World Cup. AP
Fluminense, the former Rio aristocrats with Manchester connections

South American champions enjoying historic achievements under the guidance of manager Fernando Diniz

FootballDecember 21, 2023
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