Athletic Bilbao

Ritabrata Banerjee

Former Barcelona President Defends Marcus Rashford’s Edge Over Nico Williams, Brushing Off Critique from Athletic Bilbao Star’s Brother

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart isn't holding back-he's fired off a bold claim that Marcus Rashford outshines Nico Williams as a player, clapping back at barbs from the Athletic Club winger's brother, Inaki. Williams turned down a blockbuster move to Barca, opting instead to ink a fresh long-term deal with Athletic Club, which cleared the path for Rashford's thrilling loan arrival from Manchester United to the Catalan powerhouse

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August 3, 2025

Jack McRae

Liverpool’s Double Fixture Against Athletic Club: Decoding the Pre-Season Scheduling Quirk

Liverpool and Athletic Club are set for an electrifying double-header, clashing in back-to-back showdowns to supercharge their pre-season buildup!

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August 2, 2025

Chirayu Parmar

Nico Williams' brother Inaki opens up on emotional toll of angry Athletic Club fans smashing his car window and damaging mural over failed Barcelona move

Nico Williams had his car window smashed amid his Barcelona links, as his brother Inaki reveals the emotional toll of a summer full of transfer drama.

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July 29, 2025

Parshva Shah

Barcelona done already?! Club president Joan Laporta makes stark transfer window admission after Marcus Rashford loan arrival in frugal summer

Following Marcus Rashford's arrival on loan, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has made a revealing admission about the club's transfer plans.

Transfers
July 26, 2025

Chirayu Parmar

Joan Laporta blames Deco for Nico Williams debacle as Barcelona president insists he wanted Luis Diaz or Marcus Rashford ahead of Athletic Club star

Joan Laporta has explained why Barcelona failed to sign Nico Williams, admitting Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford were always ahead on his wishlist.

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July 25, 2025

Mitchell Fretton

Marc Cucurella backs Spain team-mate Nico Williams' decision to snub Barcelona and reveals Atheltic Club forward 'scared' of failed transfer

Chelsea star Marc Cucurella says he does not blame Nico Williams for rejecting a move to Barcelona after snubbing a move earlier in the transfer window.

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July 23, 2025

Sattyik Sarkar

Atlético Madrid Expresses Frustration as Athletic Club Secures Jesús Areso Transfer Despite Prior Agreement with Osasuna

Atletico Madrid is fuming as Jesus Areso joins Athletic Bilbao, thwarting their sealed deal with Osasuna despite Diego Simeone's efforts

Transfers
July 22, 2025

Neil Banerjee

Aymeric Laporte Set to Return to Manchester City from Al-Nassr

Exciting news! Athletic Club is pursuing Aymeric Laporte from Al-Nassr after reports confirm the defender's exit from the Saudi club's plans

Transfers
July 21, 2025

Aditya Gokhale

Explained: Why Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's 29-man squad for pre-season tour of Asia as Serie A transfer rumours swirl

Federico Chiesa has not been included in Liverpool’s 29-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, raising fresh questions about his future at Anfield. The Italy international, who struggled to break into Arne Slot’s plans last season, was a surprise omission despite scoring in a 5-0 friendly win over Stoke City just hours before the squad departed.

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July 20, 2025