After a 19 day break Athletic were finally back in action on Saturday when they hosted Real Madrid at the San Mamés. As usual, the match promised fireworks and intensity and the two clubs did not disappoint. Players like Iker Muniain and Dani García were confident going into the game that they would be able to push their visitors and
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For the second straight summer there was belief that Mikel Rico could be leaving Athletic Club. Once again the midfielder has been able to stay at the San Mamés and is looking forward to another big season with the Lions. On Tuesday the 33-year-old sat down for an exclusive interview with Jon Zubieta of Mundo Deportivo and made it clear that the
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Over the past 24 hours reports have really picked up linking Mikel Rico with a return to Huesca. Sources close to the newly promoted club believed that it was only a matter of time before the deal became official with Athletic Club choosing not to stand in the way of the 33-year-old. The Lions chose to leave the decision up
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After Athletic Club’s 2-2 draw with Huesca on Monday manager Eduardo Berizzo was asked whether or not there will be any more moves for his squad. Toto very clearly stated that he is “counting on every player in the team” and that “if there are any exits it won’t be because of me”. To put it simply, if anyone is
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Athletic Club ended their training trip to Holland on Saturday by competing in the Traditions Cup in Germany. The preseason tournament also featured Fulham, Fiorentina, and host side Duisburg. Seeing as how the matches were only 45 minutes long it was a bit unconventional, but the Lions were hoping for a good showing and the chance to continue growing under
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Athletic Club are currently enjoying their second day of a week-long training trip in Holland. Eduardo Berizzo called up a total of 29 players for the excursion, leaving behind Iñigo Martinez who is still nursing a calf injury. Trip trip will not only serve to help the team keep preparing for the upcoming season, it will also allow the manager
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Eduardo Berizzo will take the time to assess the entire squad before making any decisions regarding roster moves. Everyone will have the chance to compete for their place in the team, but there are already a few who are moving closer to the exit door. Midfielder Mikel Vesga already left the club a few weeks ago to join Leganés on
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It has been a flawless summer for Athletic Club so far. The Basques hired new manager Eduardo Berizzo, made four impressive transfer signings, and have built a strong squad capable of competing for European qualification. Preseason training began on Monday and all eyes are fixed on the upcoming season, but the work isn’t over yet. Several players are in need of
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For some it seems like last season just ended. For others, it feels like an eternity since Athletic Club last took the field. No matter which bracket you might fall under, football is right around the corner. The players will be reporting to Lezama on Monday to begin preseason training but several were already in attendance on Thursday where they
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The biggest issue that plagued Athletic Club last season was the midfield. No matter what combination Kuko Ziganda tried, it just didn’t work and cost the team a lot of points throughout the course of the campaign. Now Eduardo Berizzo is in charge and the first thing he must do is remedy this situation. The new manager has reportedly already
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