Athletic Bilbao News
Llorente walks out of training after Bielsa row
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | October, 1 2012The relationship between Fernando Llorente and Marcelo Bielsa at Athletic Bilbao deteriorated further on Monday morning after a row which saw the out of favour centre-forward leave training early.
Article | ConversationBielsa pleased with Llorente impact
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | September, 21 2012Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa praised Fernando Llorente after the centre-forward made his first home appearance of the season in Thursday's 1-1 Europa League draw against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona.
Article | ConversationJavi Martinez praises Bayern
Stephan Uersfeld, Germany Correspondent | September, 21 2012Javi Martinez made his debut for Bayern Munich in their Champions League win against Valencia on Wednesday, but said a part of his heart will always be with Athletic Bilbao.
Article | ConversationLlorente happy to help contribute to Athletic
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | September, 17 2012Despite being targeted by Athletic Bilbao fans, wantaway striker Fernando Llorente is delighted to be back helping his team.
Article | ConversationMartinez denies Bilbao break-in
Dermot Corrigan and Stephan Uersfeld | September, 12 2012Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez has been forced to deny widespread reports that he had tried to break into Athletic Bilbao's Lezama training ground last Sunday night to retrieve his remaining belongings.
Article | ConversationBayern won't pay Osasuna for Martinez
ESPN staff | September, 11 2012Bayern Munich have said they will not be paying any money to Osasuna for their part in training Javi Martinez as a youngster.
Article | ConversationSusaeta agrees new Athletic deal
ESPN staff | September, 10 2012Athletic Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta has signed a new deal with the Basque club, which will keep him at the San Mames until 2017.
Article | ConversationOsasuna demand cash from Martinez deal
ESPN staff | September, 10 2012Athletic Bilbao could be forced to pay Javi Martinez's former club Osasuna €800k following the midfielder's move to Bayern Munich.
Article | ConversationJuve remain interested in Llorente
ESPN staff | September, 7 2012Italian champions Juventus have confirmed they would be interested in signing Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente in January if the Spain striker remains on the transfer market.
Article | ConversationAnder Herrera out for six weeks after operation
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | September, 6 2012Athletic Bilbao will be without Ander Herrera for up to six weeks after the midfielder underwent an operation on a recurring hernia injury.
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