Athletic withdraws San Mamés invitations for players, former presidents, employees, retirees and former players

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Athletic withdraws San Mamés invitations for players, former presidents, employees, retirees and former players

According to El Correo, Athletic has decided to withdraw the invitations traditionally given to players, former presidents, employees, retirees and former players for matches at San Mamés.

Those invitations had been a long-standing custom at the club.

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The change relates to access for home fixtures at the ground.

It spans current squad members, former leadership and club staff, including retirees.

The move represents a break with established practice at San Mamés.

Source: El Correo

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