Athletic Club

Athletic Club, a Spanish football club based in Bilbao, is currently in the news for several reasons. Firstly, club president Jon Uriarte has announced elections for the presidency to be held on May 8th, with the current board stepping down on March 29th to be replaced by a management committee. Uriarte is seeking re-election. Secondly, Clara Pinedo, a midfielder for Athletic, has received her first call-up to the Spanish national team for World Cup qualifying matches. This contrasts with news surrounding Real Madrid, where medical team errors are alleged. Furthermore, Athletic Club recently played Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final, losing 1-0. This defeat impacts their chances of reaching the final. Also, a recent match against Real Betis was played without sentimentality, focusing on competition despite the announcement that coach Ernesto Valverde will not continue next season. Real Madrid also beat Athletic Club in a La Liga match.