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Kit Presentation Time
By: Elisa |
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Athletic presented their new kits at La Catedral in a somewhat NBA fashion, but with a unique Vasco twist. The players were grouped by Basque region – Pamplona, Bilbao, Sopelana, Barakaldo, San Sebastián, Logroño, Rincón de Soto, etc. Exteberria called out each player by seniority one by one and then the emcee gave a [...]
New Shirt Sponsor Revisited
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I am not sure how I feel about this. I have had a day to think about this now and I am still scratching my head. This is a huge historic change and decision. 110 years of tradition gone – poof! The Athletic supporters on the foros/forums are furious and ready [...]
Category: Athletic Bilbao Team NewsCasablanca nights**
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Athletic faced a weak Udinese. Quags, Di Natale, Zapata, Felipe, Sánchez, Tissone, etc stayed home. Scaredy Cats! But they brought a half-decent side, nevertheless. Athletic took the bull by the horns and well, blitzkrieg!
Category: Athletic Bilbao Team NewsCalcio Classic vs Udinese
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Athletic is in the final of the Morocco Summer Cup Tournament. They will play Pasquale Marino’s Udinese. I wonder if the big boys will play IE Quagliarella, Di Natale, etc. ?? Gora Athletic!
Los Leones squeaked by with a win on penalties against AS FAR from Morocco in the Semi Finals.
Friendly Tournaments and Transfers Out
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Hola Leones Fans! Here’s the latest update on our first preseason Tournament as well as some goings on at the club.
Athletic won their 24th Antonio Concepcion Reboura Trophy. They played two Fourth division (Spanish Tercera) teams from Huelva – San Roque LEPE and Ayamonte.
There’s A New Kid in Town
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HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Reports coming out of Spain state that Athletic has signed 26 year old striker, Iñigo Velez formerly of Real Murcia, for two years. His stats don’t look that great. Last year with Murcia he played 10 games and scored only one goal. But we need more options up front [...]
Pre Season Friendlies and Tournaments Confirmed
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Athletic returned to camp on July 8th. They will be based on Carmel Island near Huelva from July 10 – July 21st. Returning to Bilbao for the first time on July 26th and then heading out to London for more games. Check it out!
Category: Athletic Bilbao Team NewsPreseason Time
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Athletic returned to pre-season training this week at the Isla Canela near Huelva. The Mister has called into camp 33 players – 5 Canteranos and 28 Lions. Joaquin Caparros has stated that the team is much improved and we need to continue to ensure that Sam Mames is our fortress. President Macua has [...]
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