This is Athletic Bilbao: the club whose loyalty to local talent is not negotiable, Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic Club won their first silverware in 31 years when they beat Barcelona 5-1 on aggregate in the Spanish Super Cup in August. Their success is all the more remarkable given that it is based on developing and nurturing their own players
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The Athletic Bilbao story — and why it could be about to get even better - The Athletic
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Representing a city and country – Athletic Club de Bilbao – GAME OF THE PEOPLE
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Struggling Athletic Bilbao staying loyal to Basque-only policy – The Irish Times
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Athletic Bilbao - Wikipedia
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Struggling Athletic Bilbao staying loyal to Basque-only policy – The Irish Times
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Athletic Bilbao signing policy - Wikipedia
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Athletic Bilbao close on La Liga's European spots with tight win against Espanyol - Eurosport
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Athletic Bilbao's 'Basque-only' Transfer Policy - GiveMeSport
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This is a special derby': Athletic Club, Real Sociedad share Basque roots but differ in philosophy
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Using Only Local Talent, Athletic Bilbao Goes a Long Way - The New York Times
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Athletic Bilbao's Basque-only 'philosophy' – and why some are calling for change - The Athletic
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Athletic Bilbao signing policy - Wikipedia
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The Cantera policy: Athletic Bilbao's historic tradition and its downside
Oh My Goal - Why does Athletic Bilbao almost never sign