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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'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
Benghazi International Stadium is set to host a number of former world footballers at its official re-opening on Thursday. AFP
Figo and Eto’o among star names at re-opening of Benghazi Stadium

‘I’m looking forward to it,' Wes Brown, the former Manchester United and England defender, tells The National

FootballFebruary 20, 2025
Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes celebrates after scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League group phase at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on January 29, 2025. AFP
‘Everyone knows somebody who has died’: Shakhtar Donetsk down but not beaten

The team from eastern Ukraine have been without a home since 2014 when conflict with Russia forced them to play hundreds of miles away. The National spent time with them ahead of a recent Champions League match, a competition that is crucial to the club’s survival

FootballFebruary 14, 2025
Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri up against Mohamed Salah of Liverpool this season in the Premier League. Getty Images
ExclusiveAit-Nouri on playing for Algeria and trying to stop Salah

Wolves defender has come a long way from street footballer in Paris to Premier League and international star

FootballFebruary 13, 2025
Manchester United's Argentinian defender #06 Lisandro Martinez (R) celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage in London on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Martinez urges Man United to build on win at Fulham

Argentinian defender rallies teammates after scoring crucial goal at Craven Cottage

FootballJanuary 27, 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)
Boos as Tottenham lose to Leicester in fourth straight league defeat

Spurs supporters make feelings clear after latest loss while Foxes are out of relegation zone following comeback win

FootballJanuary 26, 2025
Besiktas' head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates after seeing his side beat Athletic Club 4-1 in the Europa League. EPA
Solskjaer off to winning start at Besiktas but hard work lies ahead

Norwegian has been out of a job since leaving Manchester United in 2022. The size of the task ahead of him in Turkey is a big one

FootballJanuary 23, 2025
Rangers' Hamza Igamane celebrates completing his hat-trick against Hibernian. PA
Morocco’s Hamza Igamane making waves at Rangers and beyond

Striker out to make a mark against Manchester United in Europa League

FootballJanuary 22, 2025
Barcelona have struggled when teenaged star Lamine Yamal has not been fit. EPA
Barca look to put domestic woes behind them as they hunt Super Cup glory

Hansi Flick's side face Athletic Club having dropped off the pace after a blistering start to the season

FootballJanuary 08, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim after the 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle. Reuters
Amorim retains backing at Man United but January fixtures offer little respite

Portuguese manager in desperate need of victories after nightmare December run

FootballJanuary 01, 2025
Manchester United Ruben Amorim oversaw another defeat on Thursday against the Wolves. Getty Images
United fighting for survival after season goes from bad to worse

United struggled against Wolves for their third straight defeat and now face a tough round of fixtures

FootballDecember 27, 2024
Manchester United's Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 22, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
Size of challenge all too clear for Amorim at Man United

The latest 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth highlighted problems facing new Red Devils manager

FootballDecember 23, 2024
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (L) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte (R) react during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in Manchester, Britain, 15 December 2024. EPA / PETER POWELL
ExclusiveUgarte looks to kick on after best game yet for United in derby win

Uruguayan midfielder becoming a fans' favourite after nailing down place in Ruben Amorim's team

FootballDecember 17, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Diogo Dalot of Manchester United celebrates with Lisandro Martinez after the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
Dalot savours special derby win and urges Amad to keep improving

Defender certain team is getting better under new head coach Ruben Amorim

FootballDecember 16, 2024
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