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Barcelona 'to push ahead with chase for Hector Bellerin'
A report claims that Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is back on Barcelona's radar, as incoming new manager Ernesto Valverde is keen to recruit a new right-back.May 24, 19:16
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Ernesto Valverde: 'I could take a sabbatical'
Spanish manager Ernesto Valverde, who has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona, suggests that he could take a sabbatical after leaving Athletic Bilbao.May 24, 12:39
Barcelona-linked Ernesto Valverde resigns as Athletic Bilbao boss
Ernesto Valverde, the favourite to succeed Luis Enrique at Barcelona, resigns as manager of Athletic Bilbao after four years in charge.May 23, 18:37
Barcelona to name new manager on May 29
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says that the Catalan giants will announce their new manager on May 29.May 22, 10:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fluis-enrique-barcelona.jpg "Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016")
Barcelona chief: 'Luis Enrique replacement has been chosen'
Barcelona will wait until the end of the season before announcing Luis Enrique's replacement, according to vice-president Jordi Mestre.May 7, 12:09
Report: Laurent Blanc in frame for Barcelona job
A report claims that former Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc is in the frame to be Barcelona's next head coach.May 4, 12:54
Agent rules Jose Antonio Pizzi out of Barcelona running
Chile manager Juan Antonio Pizzi will not replace Luis Enrique as head coach of Barcelona, according to the Spaniard's agent.May 3, 21:00
Ernesto Valverde future 'to be revealed this week'
A report claims that the future of Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde will be revealed at a press conference next week.May 1, 15:26
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde denies exit reports
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde denies reports that he has already decided to leave San Mames this summer.Apr 24, 15:13
Report: Ernesto Valverde to leave Athletic Bilbao this summer
A report claims that Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde, who has been linked with Barcelona, will stand down as head coach of the Basque club this summer.Apr 19, 12:41
Report: Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde favourite for Barcelona job
Athletic Bilbao head coach Ernesto Valverde is back in pole position for the Barcelona job, according to reports.Apr 13, 19:31
Arsenal make contact with Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde?
Arsenal reportedly make contact with Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde as they look to identify possible replacements for Arsene Wenger.Apr 11, 13:27
Eusebio Sacristan: 'I would reject Barcelona approach'
Real Sociedad boss Eusebio Sacristan insists that he would reject an approach from Barcelona if they offered him the chance to succeed manager Luis Enrique.Mar 27, 20:27
Barcelona deny making approach for Ernesto Valverde
Barcelona release a statement to make clear that they have not approached Athletic Bilbao's Ernesto Valverde over the summer managerial vacancy at Camp Nou.Mar 25, 12:59
Inaki Williams: 'Ernesto Valverde ideal for Barcelona'
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams says that Ernesto Valverde "would be a good coach" for Barcelona, but 'hopes' that the experienced manager stays at San Mames.Mar 23, 22:30
Real Madrid go five points clear at top of La Liga
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro scores the winner as Real Madrid move five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 success at Athletic Bilbao.Mar 18, 17:10
Ernesto Valverde shrugs off Barcelona link
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde plays down suggestions that he could replace Luis Enrique as head coach of Barcelona.Mar 3, 21:12
Yeray Alvarez signs new Athletic Bilbao deal
Spanish defender Yeray Alvarez signs a new long-term contract with Athletic Bilbao after recovering from testicular cancer.Feb 10, 19:13
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Live Commentary: Barcelona 3-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Barcelona secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 4-3 aggregate victory over Athletic Bilbao.Jan 11, 19:15
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Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.Jan 5, 19:37
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 win over Barcelona, as the hosts held on with nine men for a first-leg advantage.Jan 5, 19:15
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Barcelona 'make contact with Everton boss Ronald Koeman'
A report claims that Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been made Barcelona's top target to replace Luis Enrique next summer should the Spaniard step aside.Jan 3, 10:48
Barcelona considering Ernesto Valverde as potential replacement for Luis Enrique?
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde reportedly emerges as a potential replacement for Barcelona coach Luis Enrique.Dec 29, 11:40
Yeray Alvarez laughs off Barcelona rumours
Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez laughs off claims that Barcelona want to sign him in the January transfer window.Nov 15, 14:08
Preview:Sevilla vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews the Europa League quarter-final second leg between Spanish rivals Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao.Apr 13, 15:46
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla at San Mames.Apr 6, 13:25
Live Commentary: Valencia 2-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live updates of the Europa League last-16 second leg between Valencia and Athletic Bilbao at the Mestalla.Mar 17, 17:00
Ernesto Valverde signs new Athletic Bilbao deal
Reported Real Madrid and Spain managerial target Ernesto Valverde agrees a new contract with Athletic Bilbao that runs until the summer of 2017.Mar 3, 12:02
Real Madrid sound out Tottenham Hotspur's Mauricio Pochettino?
A report in Spain says that Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is among a list of coaches admired by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.Mar 2, 11:08
Real Madrid up to second spot in La Liga with win over Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid move to within one point of La Liga leaders Barcelona courtesy of a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.Feb 13, 16:53
Luis Suarez scores hat-trick as Barcelona put six past 10-man Athletic Bilbao
Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick as Barcelona extend their unbeaten run to 22 games with a dominant 6-0 win over 10-man Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.Jan 17, 21:22
Live Commentary: Barcelona 6-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
See how Barcelona hammered 10-man Athletic Bilbao in Sunday's La Liga match at Camp Nou with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Jan 17, 18:30
Ernesto Valverde: 'Aritz Aduriz is a gem'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde warns Barcelona off making a move for his "gem" of a striker Aritz Aduriz, who has already scored 20 times this season.Nov 30, 17:13
Ernesto Valverde pleased to continue winning run
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde praises his side for continuing their strong form with a 2-1 win over Espanyol at the weekend.Nov 9, 18:43
Inaki Williams screamer helps Athletic Bilbao to narrow win
Athletic Bilbao beat Espanyol 2-1 at San Mames to maintain their winning run in all competitions.Nov 8, 12:55
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde pleased with "difficult" win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde insists that Sporting Gijon made it tough for his team in Monday's La Liga fixture, despite the hosts running out 3-0 winners.Oct 27, 18:56
Ernesto Valverde wary of Alen Halilovic threat
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde picks out Sporting Gijon's on-loan Barcelona attacker Alen Halilovic as the main threat to his team on Monday's La Liga clash.Oct 26, 18:43
Mikel San Jose: 'Ernesto Valverde ideal for Spain'
Athletic Bilbao defender Mikel San Jose claims that his club manager Ernesto Valverde would be the perfect replacement for current Spain boss Vicente del Bosque.Oct 12, 16:34
David Moyes: 'Referee made right call'
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes denies claims that Athletic Bilbao should have been awarded a penalty in Sunday's Basque derby at the Anoeta.Sep 28, 14:47
Ernesto Valverde bemoans penalty incident in Basque derby
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde claims that his side should have had a first-half penalty in Sunday's goalless draw at Real Sociedad in La Liga.Sep 28, 14:34
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