🏟 Stadium: San Mames
📍 City: Bilbao
🌍 Region: Basque Country
🗓 Founded: 1898
Athletic Club are one of the most historic and unique teams in world football. Based in Bilbao in the Basque Country, they famously operate a Basque‑only recruitment policy, relying on local talent from the region. Explore all our latest Athletic Club news and in‑depth analysis here as Los Leones target fresh silverware, after ending a long major trophy drought with their 2024 Copa del Rey triumph.
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