Athletic Bilbao News

17 May 2012 : Jordi Alba would be welcome at Barcelona, says Adriano - www.goal.com
The Brazilian defender believes that the 23-year-old will be a quality addition to the club, while insisting he does not plan to leave the Catalans anytime soon - more ...
Topics: Jordi Alba, FC Barcelona, Adriano, Camp Nou

17 May 2012 : Spanish Football Federation president wants Villa at Euro 2012 - www.goal.com
The former Athletic Bilbao midfielder is praying that the Barcelona striker, who is Spain's record goalscorer, can prove his fitness in the Copa del Rey final on May 25 - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona, Spain, Copa Del Rey

17 May 2012 : Fabregas backs Barcelona's decision to turn to Vilanova - www.goal.com
The midfielder has a lot of time for a man who played a key role in his return to Camp Nou, while the Spain international is also satisfied with his first season back at the club - more ...
Topics: Cesc Fabregas, FC Barcelona, Camp Nou, Spain

17 May 2012 : Sports news and gossip from today's national newspapers - www.thesun.co.uk
SEE what's making the headlines on the back pages of today's other national papers - more ...
Topics: Manchester United, Arsenal FC, Robin van Persie, Fulham FC

17 May 2012 : Football transfer rumours: Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Manchester City? - feeds.guardian.co.uk
Today's pieces of fluff are written in smoke signalsThe Mill often gets letters of endearment from our beloved, leeching readers wondering just how we manage to churn out such sub-par rumours, day after day, season after season, year after year. - more ...
Topics: Manchester City, Premier League, Roberto Mancini, Sunderland AFC

17 May 2012 : Manchester City ready to move for Fernando Llorente - www.dailymail.co.uk
Manchester City keen to tie up a move for Atletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente - and are ready to pay the GBP 29 million buy-out clause in his contract. - more ...
Topics: Manchester City, Fernando Llorente, Athletic Bilbao, Premier League

16 May 2012 : World Cup winners in danger: Villa, Pedro Albiol must fight for their places in Spain's Euro 2012 squad - www.goal.com
Coach Vicente del Bosque announced his pre-selection on Tuesday, but there were many notable absentees from Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and Chelsea. - more ...
Topics: World Cup, Pedro Rodriguez, Spain, Vicente del Bosque

16 May 2012 : Alves ruled out of Copa final - www.fifa.com
/Dani Alves has undergone surgery after breaking his collarbone in training on Wednesday, meaning the Barcelona defender will not be available for the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: Dani Alves, FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Brazil

16 May 2012 : Broken collarbone ends Alves´ season - www.soccerway.com
Barcelona defender Dani Alves will miss the Copa del Rey final after breaking his collarbone at training on Wednesday. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Dani Alves, Brazil, Camp Nou

16 May 2012 : Cartoon of the Day: Moneybags Mancini hijacks Van Persie contract talks - www.goal.com
Goal. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Chelsea FC

16 May 2012 : Barcelona eye Chelsea striker Didier Drogba - www.dailymail.co.uk
Barcelona have reportedly joined the race to sign Didier Drogba on a free transfer from Chelsea. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC, Didier Drogba, China

16 May 2012 : Barcelona eyeing up a move to nab Didier Drogba on a free - www.thesun.co.uk
THE Spanish giants want to offer Drogba a two-year deal worth up to 5m a season - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Didier Drogba, Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich

14 May 2012 : Now is not the time to talk about Falcao's future, says Simeone - www.goal.com
The Argentine trainer side-stepped the issue of possibly losing his striker in the summer, and instead praised his squad despite losing out on a Champions League place - more ...
Topics: Champions League, Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, Radamel Falcao

13 May 2012 : Puyol surgery success - www.soccerway.com
The doctor overseeing Barcelona defender Carles Puyol's recovery from knee surgery said he will be able to continue playing 'for years'. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Carles Puyol, Championship, Eric Abidal

13 May 2012 : Valdes: Era not over - www.soccerway.com
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes had dismissed talk of an end of an era at Camp Nou. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Victor Valdes, Camp Nou, Pep Guardiola

13 May 2012 : Guardiola leaps to Alves defence - www.soccerway.com
Pep Guardiola has defended Dani Alves after the Brazilian's ill-discipline saw him sent off in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Real Betis. - more ...
Topics: Pep Guardiola, Dani Alves, Brazil, FC Barcelona

12 May 2012 : TEAM NEWS: Valdes returns in goal as Afellay starts for Barcelona against Betis - www.goal.com
The No. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Betis Sevilla, Jose Manuel Pinto, Pep Guardiola

12 May 2012 : Guardiola has done a fantastic job not only for Barcelona but for football itself, says Cruyff - www.goal.com
The legendary Dutchman has reserved high praise for the Blaugrana trainer who has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the current campaign - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola, Copa Del Rey

12 May 2012 : OUTSIDE CHANCE FOR LEVANTE - www.sportinglife.com
Levante have an outside chance of sealing a Champions League spot if they beat Athletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: Levante, Champions League, Athletic Bilbao

12 May 2012 : Falcao: Platini told me 'you again?' when he gave me my medal - www.goal.com
The Colombian revealed on Twitter the Uefa president's prank when receiving his medal at the Europa League final on Wednesday after a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Porto

12 May 2012 : Courtois: Europa League the best birthday present - www.soccerway.com
Chelsea-owned goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has spoken of his delight after winning the Europa League with loan club Atletico Madrid. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Chelsea FC, Thibaut Courtois, Athletic Bilbao

12 May 2012 : Llorente vows to attack Barca - www.soccerway.com
Fernando Llorente says Athletic Bilbao will have no fear when they face Barcelona in the final of this season's Copa del Rey. - more ...
Topics: Fernando Llorente, Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid

11 May 2012 : Falcao's future is in the hands of the Atletico board, says father - www.goal.com
The prolific striker's dad noted that the player is happy with life at the Vicente Calderon but insisted that may not be enough to see the 26-year-old stay at the club - more ...
Topics: Vicente Calderon, Radamel Falcao, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal

11 May 2012 : Guardiola: I will rest for a year and then see what happens - www.goal.com
The 41-year-old coach was full of praise for his assistant, who will take charge of the Blaugrana in the summer and revealed he will get some much needed rest and relaxation - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Pep Guardiola, Betis Sevilla, Tito Vilanova

11 May 2012 : Barcelona remain interested in Athletic Bilbao's Javi Martinez - report - www.goal.com
The Blaugrana are not in a position to meet the versatile midfielder's buyout clause but it is believed that they now view the as a better option than AC Milan's Thiago Silva - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, Javi Martinez, AC Milan

11 May 2012 : The Fiver | An Endgame But No Mention Of Samuel Beckett | Tom Lutz - feeds.guardian.co.uk
Click here to have the Fiver sent to your inbox every weekday at 5pm, or if your usual copy has stopped arrivingEND GAME: THEATRE OF THE ABSURD (WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STORY WAS NOT WRITTEN BY ANYONE SCHOLARLY ENOUGH TO INCLUDE CHARACTERS WITHOUT LEGS WHO LIVE IN ADJACENT DUSTBINS)If only there were a French word for denouement, eh? Oh. - more ...
Topics: Liverpool FC, Manchester United, Stadium of Light, Manchester City

11 May 2012 : Magath ready to welcome back Diego - www.fifa.com
Following his gaol-scoring triumph with Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Europa League final, on-loan playmaker Diego is being welcomed back to his parent club Wolfsburg by Felix Magath. - more ...
Topics: UEFA, Europa League, Wolfsburg, Brazil

11 May 2012 : La Liga preview: European spots on the line - www.soccerway.com
Three European places and the relegation fates of two sides will be decided on a tense final day in La Liga. - more ...
Topics: La Liga, Athletic Bilbao, Europa League, Atletico Madrid

11 May 2012 : Magath flags Diego return - www.soccerway.com
Wolfsburg boss Felix Magath has claimed the club's fans can 'look forward' to seeing Diego back at the Volkswagen Arena next term. - more ...
Topics: Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid, Germany, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Manzano: Falcao has a tremendous eye for goal - www.goal.com
The Colombia international earned the praise of his former Rojiblancos coach after scoring a fantastic double in Wednesday's Europa League final - more ...
Topics: Gregorio Manzano, Radamel Falcao, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Cartoon of the Day: Falcao leaves Athletic Bilbao's kids in tears - www.goal.com
Goal. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Ander Herrera: Athletic Bilbao are devastated by Europa League loss - www.goal.com
The midfielder was gutted after losing Wednesday evening's European final in the Romanian capital, and felt Atletico's first goal cost the Basque giants the game - more ...
Topics: Ander Herrera, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Manzano lauds Falcao - www.soccerway.com
Gregorio Manzano is the latest name to applaud the goal-scoring feats of Radamel Falcao, who fired Atletico Madrid to Europa League glory. - more ...
Topics: Atletico Madrid, Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal

10 May 2012 : Herrera ´devastated´ by Europa League defeat - www.soccerway.com
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera says his side were 'devastsated' by their 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's Europa League final. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Ander Herrera, FC Barcelona

10 May 2012 : Simeone praises ´ambitious´ Falcao - www.soccerway.com
Diego Simeone has voiced his admiration for Radamel Falcao after Atletico Madrid's 3-0 Europa League final victory over Athletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Championship

10 May 2012 : League of the season: 2011-12 review | Paul Doyle - feeds.guardian.co.uk
Does the Premier League live up to its billing 'as the best league in the world' or are there better ones out there? Have a look at our nominations - and then suggest your own. - more ...
Topics: Premier League, Champions League, Arsenal FC, Udinese

10 May 2012 : Atlético fans clash with police in Madrid after winning Europa League title - video - feeds.guardian.co.uk
Hundreds of Atlético Madrid fans clash with riot police after their team wins the Europa League title - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Atletico Madrid 3 Athletic Bilbao 0 - www.dailymail.co.uk
Atletico Madrid have won the Europa League after seeing off Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao in Wednesday night's final. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Europa League, Marcelo, Marcelo Bielsa

10 May 2012 : Simeone: We showed what Atletico are about - www.fifa.com
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has expressed pride in his team's performance as the Spanish club picked up their second UEFA Europa League crown in three seasons with an impressive win over Athletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: UEFA, Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, FA Cup

10 May 2012 : Atletico players hail Europa performance - www.fifa.com
Atletico Madrid goalscorers Radamel Falcao and Diego, as well as captain Antonio Lopez, rejoiced in their team's "almost perfect"UEFA Europa League final victory against fellow SpaniardsAthletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: Atletico Madrid, UEFA, Europa League, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Iraizoz insists Bilbao must recover - www.soccerway.com
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz urged his team-mates to avoid dwelling on their Europa League final loss to Atletico Madrid. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Gorka Iraizoz, Europa League, Manchester United

10 May 2012 : Atletico fans rejoice Europa win in Madrid - www.fifa.com
Atletico Madrid fans have poured into the centre of the Spanish capital cheering their 3-0 UEFAEuropa League final win against compatriots Athletic Bilbao in Bucharest. - more ...
Topics: UEFA, Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid

10 May 2012 : Simeone salutes Atletico display - www.soccerway.com
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone heaped praise on his players after their 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League final. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Europa League, Marcelo Bielsa, Manchester United

10 May 2012 : Atletico Madrid 3 Athletic Bilbao 0 - www.thesun.co.uk
STRIKER Radamel Falcao grabbed the glory in the Europa League final for the second year in a row - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Europa League, England

10 May 2012 : Atletico Madrid cruise to Europa League trophy - www.thisislondon.co.uk
Goalscorer Diego savoured an almost perfect performance after Atletico Madrid hammered Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to win the Europa League. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao

10 May 2012 : Marcelo Bielsa Accepts Blame for Athletic Bilbao Europa League Loss - www.insidefutbol.com
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has accepted the blame for his side's Europa League final defeat against Atletico Madrid. - more ...
Topics: Marcelo Bielsa, Athletic Bilbao, Europa League

09 May 2012 : Newcastle's Papiss Cisse considering legal action over Real Madrid claims - www.goal.com
The Senegal international has refuted the claims in the media that he is after a move to the Spainish giants, instead pledging his continuing commitment to the Magpies - more ...
Topics: Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Spain, Champions League

09 May 2012 : Bosnia coach advises Dzeko to quit Manchester City - www.goal.com
Having failed to score since February and being left out of the starting line-up for the last six games, the striker's national team coach urges him to move elsewhere - more ...
Topics: Manchester City, Edin Dzeko, Sunderland AFC, Etihad Stadium

09 May 2012 : Puyol: I want to retire on the pitch - www.fifa.com
Barcelona captain and Spanish international centre-back Carles Puyol has said he is not ready to call time on playing for the national team, after a knee injury ruled him out of UEFA EURO 2012. - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Carles Puyol, UEFA, EURO 2012

09 May 2012 : Hodgson to pick between Rio Ferdinand and Terry for England's Euro 2012 squad - report - www.goal.com
The two will not be risked in the same camp together for five weeks amid the ongoing race row between the ex-skipper and the United man's brother Anton Ferdinand - more ...
Topics: England, Championship, Europa League, Athletic Bilbao

09 May 2012 : Phil Neville set for England backroom role at Euro 2012 - report - www.goal.com
The 35-year-old is seen as an ideal candidate by new national team manager Roy Hodgson, with the former Manchester United player possessing a Uefa B licence coaching badge - more ...
Topics: England, Manchester United, Gary Neville, Championship

09 May 2012 : Brawl forces abandonment of Romanian derby - feeds.guardian.co.uk
CFR Cluj versus rivals Universitatea Cluj ends in farce. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Benfica, Liverpool FC

09 May 2012 : EURO 2012: Carles Puyol says playing is impossible - www.dailymail.co.uk
Spain defender Carles Puyol believes it will be 'impossible' for him to recover from a knee injury in time to play in Euro 2012 starting next month. - more ...
Topics: EURO 2012, Carles Puyol, Spain, FC Barcelona

09 May 2012 : 'I would love to return to Barcelona and finish my career there' - Yaya Toure - www.goal.com
The Cote d'Ivoire international spent three years at Camp Nou before making the switch to Manchester City and has admitted interest in making a return to Catalunya - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Yaya Toure, Camp Nou, Manchester City

09 May 2012 : Cartoon of the Day: Suarez has Terry tied up in knots at Anfield - www.goal.com
Goal. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Europa League, FC Barcelona, Brazil

09 May 2012 : Goalkeeper madness causes brawl in Romanian derby - www.dailymail.co.uk
A moment of insanity from a goalkeeper sparked a brawl and forced the abandonment of a crucial Romanian league derby on Tuesday night. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao

09 May 2012 : Falcao set for more Europa glory - www.soccerway.com
Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao believes the first goal will be crucial in Wednesday's Europa League Final with Athletic Bilbao. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Athletic Bilbao, Porto, Portugal

09 May 2012 : Manchester United knock-out has given Athletic Bilbao confidence for European triumph - www.thesun.co.uk
FERNANDO LLORENTE says beating Alex Fergusons side has spurred Athletic Bilbao - more ...
Topics: Manchester United, Athletic Bilbao, Alex Ferguson, Europa League

08 May 2012 : Simeone wary of fearless Athletic - www.fifa.com
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has warned his sideto be wary of a fearless Athletic Bilbao as a rare chance of European glorygoes on the line in Wednesday's all-Spanish UEFAEuropa League final. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, UEFA, Europa League, Fulham FC

07 May 2012 : Villa hopes to prove fitness to Del Bosque in Copa del Rey final - report - www.goal.com
The country's all-time record goalscorer has been sidelined since December with a leg break but he is eyeing a return to action against Athletic Bilbao on May 25 - more ...
Topics: Copa Del Rey, Athletic Bilbao, FC Barcelona, David Villa

07 May 2012 : Vilanova to pit his wits against Guardiola in Barcelona charity match - www.goal.com
The 42-year-old Figueres native has served as the former Spain international's right-hand man since they assumed control of the Blaugrana's B team in 2007 - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Spain, Tito Vilanova, Pep Guardiola

07 May 2012 : Simeone: Athletic Bilbao are a team with a lot of intensity - www.goal.com
The Colchoneros coach has warned his side not to underestimate the Basque outfit ahead of Wednesday's all-Spanish Europa League final in Bucharest - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao

07 May 2012 : Europa League final preview - www.dailymail.co.uk
With potent attacking talent in abundance on both sides, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao should serve up a Europa League final to remember on Wednesday and remind the continent that Spain is not just about Real Madrid or Barcelona. - more ...
Topics: Europa League, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Spain

06 May 2012 : Although Messi may not be human, it's good that he still thinks he is, states Mascherano - www.goal.com
The converted centre-half is buoyed by the fact that even though his compatriot 'plays a different sport' to everyone else, he remains a very humble individual - more ...
Topics: FC Barcelona, Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi, Espanyol

06 May 2012 : DRAW DOES NO FAVOURS - www.sportinglife.com
Athletic Bilbao and Getafe played out a goalless draw that does little for their hopes of a top-10 finish. - more ...
Topics: Athletic Bilbao, Getafe