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Why 'unique not xenophobic' Athletic Club Bilbao can Basque in money-mad modern game

Why 'unique not xenophobic' Athletic Club Bilbao can Basque in money-mad modern game

Athletic Club Bilbao are often criticised for their "xenophobic" Basque-only signing policy - but the Spanish giants are proud of their uniqueness.

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