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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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      Ivory Coast's forward #15 Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on January 6, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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      Mitten in MoroccoAmad's time to shine as Senegal fans light up Tangier

      A rail network the envy of many countries, safe-travelling for fans, and Senegal fans celebrate in rainy Tangier

      FootballJanuary 10, 2026
      Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, left, tangles with Burnley's Maxime Esteve. AFP
      Man United ratings v Burnley: Sesko at the double

      Slovenian striker bags his first Premier League brace but United held to 2-2 draw at Turf Moor

      FootballJanuary 08, 2026
      The highly impressive Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat was built within two years. Andy Mitten for The National
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      Mitten in MoroccoDay 3 - Rise of new football stadiums with one eye on 2030

      World-class venues have been built in record time while the biggest stadium in the world is under construction

      FootballJanuary 08, 2026
      Andy Mitten's trip from Fes to Rabat in Morocco
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      Mitten in MoroccoDay 2 - Call to prayer, call from Solskjaer: a Moroccan morning of chaos

      Navigating the maze of a Fes medina, no ticket on a sold-out train, media access denied and fielding phone calls on Man United's potential next manager

      FootballJanuary 07, 2026
      Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Mozambique in Fes, Morocco. Andy Mitten for The National
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      Mitten in MoroccoDay 1 - from frosty Manchester to rainy Fes, with Amorim gone en route

      Our correspondent travels around the country to take in Afcon's atmosphere. First stop: Fes to see Nigeria beat Mozambique

      FootballJanuary 06, 2026
      Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring against Leeds United at Elland Road. AFP
      United ratings v Leeds: Cunha leads the way but Sesko disappoints

      Ruben Amorim's side held to 1-1 draw at Elland Road

      FootballJanuary 04, 2026
      Joshua Zirkzee's deflected effort saw Manchester United take the lead against Wolves. Reuters
      Manchester United player ratings v Wolves: Zirkzee 5, Casemiro 6, Heaven 7

      Ruben Amorim’s side, missing eight players, end the year with a 1-1 draw against the Premier League's bottom club

      FootballDecember 31, 2025
      Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has guided his team to sixth place in the Premier League table as we reach the halfway point of the 2025/26 season. PA
      United much improved since last year - but a top-six finish is a must for Amorim

      United face bottom club Wolves looking to maintain their push for European football next season

      FootballDecember 29, 2025
      Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz
      Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz

      Test your knowledge on the Premier League giants

      FootballDecember 29, 2025
      Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United celebrates scoring against Newcastle United. EPA
      Man United ratings v Newcastle: Dorgu, Heaven and Martine brilliant

      Ruben Amorim's team climb to fifth in the league with 1-0 win

      FootballDecember 27, 2025
      Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, left, pulls up injured in the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Reuters
      Man United player ratings v Aston Villa: Fernandes 7, Yoro 3, Cunha 8

      United boss fears influential playmaker Fernandes faces extended spell on the sidelines after pulling up injured in 2-1 defeat at Villa Park

      FootballDecember 22, 2025
      Flamengo players celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores in Rio de Janeiro. EPA
      South American heart, European mentality: Flamengo look to upset PSG in Doha

      Ahead of Intercontinental Cup final, Jose Boto, the Rio club's sport director explains their rise to champions of Brazil and South America

      FootballDecember 17, 2025
      Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Bournemouth. AFP
      Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Cunha 8, Fernandes 8, Yoro 5

      United boss wants team to be more ruthless following pulsating 4-4 draw at Old Trafford

      FootballDecember 16, 2025
      The Fifa World Cup trophy during the draw for the 2026 finals in in Washington this month. AFP
      Fans left fuming over exorbitant price of 2026 Fifa World Cup tickets

      Tickets can cost more than $4,000 for the final with affordable passes expected to be out of reach of average fans travelling to North America

      FootballDecember 14, 2025
      Manchester United's Ayden Heaven, right, applauds the away fans after their 4-1 win at Wolves. PA
      Man United defender Ayden Heaven on Wolves win, gaining Ruben Amorim's trust and targeting a return to Europe

      Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League after their 4-1 victory at Molineux on Monday night

      FootballDecember 09, 2025
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