Athletic Bilbao News
Barcelona look to clinch title in Bilbao
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Corespondent | April, 26 2013Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova is set to name a strong side for Saturday's trip to Athletic Bilbao as he looks to wrap up the La Liga title before next week's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
Article | ConversationRonaldo's attitude criticised by San Jose
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | April, 15 2013Athletic Bilbao's Mikel San Jose reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's constant complaining during Real Madrid's feisty 3-0 win at San Mames on Sunday by saying he would have more respect for the attacker if he just concentrated on playing football.
Article | ConversationSusaeta believes Athletic Bilbao can escape trouble
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 26 2013Athletic Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta admits to fearing the worst about the current nightmare season, but says his side are capable of turning things around.
Article | ConversationBielsa calm ahead of emotional Basque derby
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 21 2013Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa says he is not worried about his job security as his struggling side prepare for Friday's highly-charged Basque derby against the impressive Real Sociedad.
Article | ConversationAduriz: Llorente saga 'uncomfortable' for Bilbao
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | February, 8 2013Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz admits that the long-running Fernando Llorente transfer saga has been "uncomfortable" for everyone at the club.
Article | ConversationAthletic star Llorente relishing Juve move
Adam Digby, Italy Correspondent | February, 4 2013Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has spoken of his excitement at joining Juventus this summer and is setting his sights on success in the Champions League.
Article | ConversationBielsa: Llorente should get used to boos
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | December, 7 2012Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelo Bielsa has suggested that Fernando Llorente will have to get used to being unpopular with his club's fans, after the striker was again whistled from the stands during Thursday's underwhelming 0-0 Europa League draw with Sparta Prague.
Article | ConversationAthletic Bilbao's Bielsa calm over Israel trip
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | November, 28 2012Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa has said he has no concerns about travelling to Israel for Wednesday night's rearranged Europa League game against Hapoel Kiryat Shmona.
Article | ConversationHapoel-Athletic Europa League match rescheduled
ESPN staff | November, 23 2012The Europa League match between Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and Athletic Bilbao, which was postponed this week due to security concerns in Israel, has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, UEFA have announced.
Article | ConversationTel Aviv tie off due to security fears
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | November, 21 2012Thursday's Europa League Group game between Athletic Bilbao and Israeli club Hapoel Kiryat Shmona has been postponed for security reasons.
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