Athletic explain decision to end San Mamés invitations to affected groups

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·28 August 2026

Athletic have in recent days explained to various groups with historic ties to the club its decision to end invitations for San Mamés.

According to El Correo, the club moved to brief those affected after controversy over the withdrawal of invitations.

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The step brings to a close the practice of issuing complimentary invitations linked to San Mamés.

Explanations were delivered directly to collectives identified as historically connected to Athletic.

The communications outlined the change and its impact on those concerned amid the dispute about their removal.

Source: El Correo

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