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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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Noussair Mazraoui played 57 times for Manchester United in his first season at the club. Getty Images
ExclusiveMan United's 'best signing in years' Mazraoui on Amorim, Ten Hag, and his faith

Moroccan defender, who was a bright spark in a terrible 2024/25 season at Old Trafford, speaks to The National ahead of this Sunday's derby against Man City

FootballSeptember 11, 2025
The Spotify Camp Nou is not yet ready to host matches. Getty Images
Barcelona frustrations grow with no end to Camp Nou crisis in sight

Catalan club's game against Valencia on Sunday was due to be held at the redeveloped stadium but will instead take place at Estadi Johan Cruyff

FootballSeptember 10, 2025
Goalkeeper Senne Lammens will move from Royal Antwerp to Manchester United. Reuters
Man United transfer news: Goalkeeper Lammens seals deal, Hojlund set for Napoli

Sancho also poised for Old Trafford exit with loan move to Villa on way

FootballSeptember 01, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, right, talks to Kobbie Mainoo during the League Cup match against Grimsby Town. Reuters
Exits and ignominy – a hectic 24 hours at Manchester United

Chelsea agree £40 million for winger Garnacho, Mainoo wants to go out on loan, and Ruben Amorim faces a must-win game against Burnley

FootballAugust 29, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund has been told he can leave Manchester United if the right offer comes in. Getty Images
United aiming to offload Antony, Sancho and Hojlund before transfer deadline

Club have spent plenty on incoming players this window and expect to be active before September 1

FootballAugust 26, 2025
Patrick Dorgu says Manchester United need to get a win under their belts after losing and drawing their opening matches of the season. Getty Images
Dorgu describes match against fourth-tier Grimsby as must-win game for United

Danish defender describes his time at Old Trafford since signing in February and how a return to Europe is main target this season

FootballAugust 25, 2025
Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Sunderland - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - August 23, 2025 Burnley's Josh Cullen celebrates scoring their first goal with Kyle Walker and Hjalmar Ekdal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. . TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Burnley celebrate 'massive three points' against Sunderland

Scott Parker's team seal morale-boosting win over fellow promoted side at Turf Moor

FootballAugust 23, 2025
Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate are moving to Dubai with their young children. AFP
ExclusiveLifestyle, safety and weather – Rio Ferdinand on decision to move to Dubai

Former England defender says lifestyle, weather and education system all factors in decision to move his family to UAE

FootballAugust 21, 2025
Matheus Cunha performed well in a losing effort for Manchester United against Arsenal. Getty Images
Cunha's bright Manchester United debut hints at better times ahead

Brazilian striker impressed in 1-0 defeat against Arsenal but his new club are in desperate need of goals

FootballAugust 18, 2025
Manchester United summer signings Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha are introduced to fans ahead of the pre-season friendly against Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Photo: Manchester United FC
Sesko spearheads new-look attack: Man United 2025-26 season preview

Red Devils look to solve scoring problems by bringing in Slovenian striker, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo

FootballAugust 14, 2025
David Moyes returned for his second spell as Everton manager in January. Getty Images
ExclusiveMoyes on Everton's new stadium, coaching Rooney and putting age limit on career

Glaswegian manager talks to The National about the new season, value of having local talent and more

FootballAugust 13, 2025
Marcus Rashford showed flashes of quality against Como. Getty Images
Rashford provides brilliant assist but guilty of miss in first Barca home game

On-loan Manchester United player has chance of fresh start with Catalan giants

FootballAugust 11, 2025
Benjamin Sesko scored 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig. Getty Images
Man United confident €75m target Sesko favours Old Trafford move

Both Premier League sides have big offers on table for RB Leipzig striker

FootballAugust 05, 2025
Ruben Amorim admitted he was 'really, really frustrated' at Manchester United's form last season. AFP
InterviewAmorim gets tough to change Man United culture and targets European return

Portuguese coach talks to The National at club's pre-season camp in Chicago and says new disciplinary code and leadership group can help spark a revival in 2025/26

FootballAugust 03, 2025
Portugal and Manchester United player Diogo Dalot arrives at the wake of Diogo Jota being held at Sao Cosme Chapel in the town of Gondomar near Porto. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in the accident in Zamora on Thursday morning. Picture date: Friday July 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: PA Wire.
Dalot hopes Portugal and Liverpool hero Jota is 'remembered forever'

Dalot says former teammate was a role model

FootballAugust 01, 2025
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