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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 goalkeeper Andre Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals. AP
Onana's blunders cap a miserable night for Man United and their travelling fans

Supporters held behind for an hour at Groupama Stadium after being made to jump through hoops just to attend the match

FootballApril 11, 2025
Lamine Yamal, left, Robert Lewandowski, centre, and Raphinha have scored 82 goals between them for Barcelona this season. Reuters
Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha: Barca's triple threat raises hope of special season

Catalan giants as good as through to Champions League last four and have designs on winning a quadruple

FootballApril 10, 2025
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior was ineffective in the 3-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal. Reuters
Guns are out for Real Madrid after harrowing Champions League defeat at Arsenal

'Arsenal burns Madrid,' was the headline in El Pais while Mundo Deportivo simply went with 'Humiliated'

FootballApril 09, 2025
There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National
There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

As Barca became a global power in the 90s and noughties, the clubs in their substantial shadow often struggled, but there has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football where the strength of the community is clear

FootballApril 04, 2025
Gunnar Solskjaer during Besiktas's 2-1 Super Lig win over leaders Galatasaray. Getty Images
Solskjaer 'delighted' after Besiktas beat Galatasaray and give boost to Mourinho

Ex-Man United managers set to play key roles in battle to become Turkish Super Lig champions

FootballMarch 30, 2025
Barcelona are top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Real Madrid. Getty Images
'Young, thrilling and unpredictable' Barcelona look to edge ahead in La Liga title race

Hansi Flick's side set for rearranged Osasuna clash on Thursday while their rivals regroup after international break

FootballMarch 27, 2025
Manuel Ugarte, left, joined Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Getty Images
Ugarte sees the positives as Man United find consistency in turbulent season

Uruguayan midfielder happy with recent form that has seen team go four games unbeaten and secure a place in Europa League quarter-finals

FootballMarch 18, 2025
Manchester United's Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund after scoring against Leicester. AFP
Man United striker Hojlund promises more goals after ending drought

Danish forward on target for first time since December in win over Leicester City

FootballMarch 17, 2025
Manchester United fans protest the Glazer ownership outside the stadium prior to the Premier League match against Arsenal. Getty Images
All the smoke: Man United’s Red Army group plan show of support at Stretford End

Fans to set off 50 red, white and black cannisters ahead of key Europa League clash on Thursday night

FootballMarch 13, 2025
A render of the new Manchester United stadium. Reuters
Man United’s new stadium plan is bold and daring - but how will it be paid for?

The idea of a new Old Trafford divides opinions among fans. Some want to stay at the existing stadium, others want to move

FootballMarch 12, 2025
Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United, right, has now gone 20 games without a goal. Getty Images
Man United's Eriksen on Hojlund, Amorim and the need to beat Real Sociedad

Dane backs compatriot to end goal drought and stresses importance of progress in Europa League

FootballMarch 10, 2025
Arda Turan: 'I'm very honest with my players, I don’t lie. I am with them all the time if they need help from me.' Andy Mitten for The National
ExclusiveArda Turan: ‘I cried when Galatasaray drew 3-3 at Manchester United’

The greatest Turkish player of a generation tells The National about the coaches he takes inspiration from and how he hopes Eyüpspor can be a launch pad to a bigger club

FootballMarch 10, 2025
Manchester United's Casemiro, right, was particularly impressed by the performance of Joshua Zirkzee in the draw against Real Sociedad. AP
Casemiro coy on future but happy to be playing for Manchester United again

Brazilian midfielder started in 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and is in line to face Arsenal on Sunday due to mounting injuries

FootballMarch 07, 2025
Manchester United's Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro celebrate after Sam Morsy scored own goal for Ipswich Town. Getty Images
De Ligt hails Man United fighting spirit ahead of crucial phase in season

Dutch defender wants Red Devils to build on battling Premier League victory over Ipswich with FA Cup and Europa League games next up

FootballFebruary 27, 2025
Galatasaray fans during the Turkish Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul. Getty Images
Tribalism, tension and title dreams simmer at Istanbul derby

The National’s Andy Mitten joined Gala fans for the latest high stakes match against their bitter city rivals

FootballFebruary 26, 2025
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