

As of today, 1 December 2010, Premier team player, Xabier Castillo, has made the club aware of the circumstances surrounding his positive reading on a blood alcohol level test performed by the Ertzaintza (Basque Police) yesterday, 30 November, on a day in which the First Division team have their weekly day off.
The player expressed his repentance and remorse for said act placing himself at the Board of Directors’ disposal in order to assume the consequences that are appropriate in the application of the Club’s current code of conduct rules.
At today’s meeting, the Board of directors agreed to take disciplinary action against him and impose a sanction, the maximum, for committing such a serious misdemeanour. The player has accepted the imposition of the sanction that will come into effect immediately. Likewise the player expressed before the Board of Directors his desire for the Athletic Club members and fans to be informed of his complete regret and remorse for what had happened, he reiterated his firm commitment to comply with his inherent obligations as an Athletic Club player.


Bidaideak Bilbao BSR to take a ceremonial kick-off against Elche CF
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After winning this season's Copa del Rey, the wheelchair basketball club will be honoured at the match against Elche CF


Dundee FC: Athletic’s First Scottish Opponents
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The Dark Blues visited Bilbao for two matches in 1923, becoming the first Scottish side to face Los Leones


125th Anniversary Ambassador for May: Basque cycling and its fans
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Marino Lejarreta and Joane Somarriba will receive badges in honour of Basque cycling in general


Brand-new AC Summer Camp
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From June to August, seven weeks of football and training sessions at Lezama for young children


International Museum Day at San Mames
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This Thursday, 18 May, admission to AC Museoa will be free for all to mark International Museum Day


G'day, Sydney Zurigorri!
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A group of Sydney-based supporters have set up Athletic Club's first ever fan club in Australia


Tickets for Athletic Club vs Elche CF
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Early-bird sale for Club Athletic members until Sunday night. General sale starts on May 15


Half price on New Balance kits
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All sports items from this season are now half price in Athletic Club shops and online, while there is 70% off on kits from previous seasons


Retro jerseys giveaway on Twitter
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Athletic Club's English twitter account is giving away two replica jerseys from the Club's retro line


Tickets for Athletic Club vs RC Celta
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Early-bird sale for Club Athletic members until Sunday night. General sale starts on May 8