Aduriz thanks Bilbao during retirement tribute at San Mames
4 years, 7 months ago

Aduriz thanks Bilbao during retirement tribute at San Mames

The Hindu  

Aritz Aduriz said his farewell inside an eerily quiet San Mames stadium was more than he deserved at the end of a storied career. Aduriz chose to retire after doctors advised he needs hip replacement surgery, with the weeks during Spain's strict lockdown showing him the time was right to stop. It had been hoped his final match would be in the Copa del Rey final against Basque rival Real Sociedad, but Aduriz does not believe he would have been of much use to his side even if he tried to play. Aduriz confirmed his retirement via a dignified social media post in which he told fans his goodbye was "just an anecdote" amid the trauma of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Aritz Aduriz: Even without the fairy-tale ending, Athletic Bilbao star re-wrote the rulebook
4 years, 7 months ago

Aritz Aduriz: Even without the fairy-tale ending, Athletic Bilbao star re-wrote the rulebook

The Hindu  

We still don't know if the Copa del Rey final will go ahead this year, but already there is disappointment for Athletic Bilbao fans: Aritz Aduriz will not be playing. The Copa final was supposed to be the curtain-call: an all-Basque meeting, a showdown between Aduriz's Athletic and Real Sociedad, the team of San Sebastian, his home town. A LA …

Aritz Aduriz: Athletic Bilbao star announces retirement after doctors recommend hip replacement
4 years, 7 months ago

Aritz Aduriz: Athletic Bilbao star announces retirement after doctors recommend hip replacement

The Hindu  

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced his retirement from football. Aduriz had intended 2019-20 to be his last season and it seemed he would get the chance of a famous farewell, with Athletic set to face Basque rival Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final. He won his first Spain cap in 2010 before earning a recall six …

Copa del Rey final and retirement not important amid coronavirus pandemic: Aduriz
4 years, 9 months ago

Copa del Rey final and retirement not important amid coronavirus pandemic: Aduriz

The Hindu  

Aritz Aduriz does not see his retirement nor Athletic Bilbao's Copa del Rey final with Real Sociedad as important amid the coronavirus pandemic. His final season as a player is set to be marked by an all-Basque Copa del Rey final between Athletic and La Real. He added: "Maybe all of us are keeping in mind the Copa del Rey …

Aduriz: Tired of Barcelona, Real Madrid winning everything
4 years, 11 months ago

Aduriz: Tired of Barcelona, Real Madrid winning everything

The Hindu  

Aritz Aduriz hopes to end his Athletic Bilbao career by winning the Copa del Rey, admitting he had grown tired of watching Barcelona and Real Madrid "win everything". Madrid had earlier been defeated 4-3 at home by Athletic's Basque rivals Real Sociedad, marking the first time in 65 years that Spain's grandest two clubs had been eliminated from the Copa …

Aduriz matches Messi feat with sensational winner against Barcelona
5 years, 4 months ago

Aduriz matches Messi feat with sensational winner against Barcelona

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Athletic Bilbao veteran Aritz Aduriz matched a Lionel Messi goalscoring feat with his sensational winner against Barcelona on Friday. It was also Athletic's first victory over Barca in the last 12 meetings, although Ernesto Valverde has now lost five of his six La Liga away games against his previous club. 'Will help Bilbao until the last day' Aritz Aduriz said …

Athletic Bilbao striker Aduriz to retire at end of season
5 years, 5 months ago

Athletic Bilbao striker Aduriz to retire at end of season

The Hindu  

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced he will retire at the end of the 2019-20 season. The 38-year-old forward has enjoyed a distinguished 20-year career, becoming a Spain international and Athletic favourite across three spells for the club. Aduriz has enjoyed a particularly impressive rise since returning to Athletic Bilbao in 2012, but he will be 39 by the …

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