The almost 500 still-active teams (many historical opponents no longer exist) who Athletic Club have faced over the last 125 years have received a personalised gift in gratitude for their contribution to Athletic's history.
The present consists of a personalised print for each club featuring Jose Arrue's famous 1925 painting, "Equipo del Athletic Club". Each unique print includes the 125th anniversary logo, the official crests of Athletic and the opponent plus the following phrase: "Our passion for football unites us", which has been translated into the relevant language depending on the club receiving the gift.
A total of 472 prints, in 35 languages, have been sent to the clubs Athletic have played at least one match against (266 opponents in friendly matches and 206 in official competitions), whether they faced our men's team (395), our women's team (50) or both (27) at some point over the last 125 years.
25 years since Brazil played at The Cathedral
Club
In 1998, The Cathedral hosted a Brazil team containing some of the greatest players of that generation
San Mames bids farewell to Mikel Balenziaga
Club
The player from Zumarraga was honoured by his team-mates and supporters
Bidaideak Bilbao BSR to take a ceremonial kick-off against Elche CF
Club
After winning this season's Copa del Rey, the wheelchair basketball club will be honoured at the match against Elche CF
Nekane Díez: “There's a bright future ahead. The talent here is undeniable”
Club
The player, who hangs up her boots after 16 seasons at the Club, was joined by her team-mates at a farewell press conference in San Mames
Athletic Club to face Celtic in pre-season friendly in Glasgow
125 anniversary
Los Leones will play the Hoops at Celtic Park on August 1st as part of Athletic’s 125th anniversary celebrations and James Forrest’s testimonial
Dundee FC: Athletic’s First Scottish Opponents
Club
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
Club
Marino Lejarreta and Joane Somarriba will receive badges in honour of Basque cycling in general
Brand-new AC Summer Camp
Club
From June to August, seven weeks of football and training sessions at Lezama for young children
International Museum Day at San Mames
Club
This Thursday, 18 May, admission to AC Museoa will be free for all to mark International Museum Day