Why does Athletic Bilbao almost never sign Black players? | OMG Investigation

Athletic Bilbao is a club respected by the whole world for its Basque only player policy. But why does Athletic Club Bilbao only sign Basque players and why do they very rarely sign any Black players? Find out in our latest Oh My Goal investigation all you need to know about Athletic Club Bilbao's signing policy.
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[@alfredasiedu8512]

I'm black and this has nothing to do with racism. It's tradition which needs to be respected.

[@noxxysyndicate229]

🤡

[@UltimateGroup1981]

Black people in most cases we like to accept mediocrity. This is a stupid club and they will never win anything.

[@lifeishardandbeautiful2895]

@@UltimateGroup1981 they win Supercopa de España this year

[@alfredasiedu8512]

@@UltimateGroup1981 Is the club open to people of Bilbao descent or whites? this club will reject players from England, Germany, etc. It has nothing to with being Black.

[@dj2lambrini]

@@alfredasiedu8512 Tell that to Franco. Most people don't really know why. But it was because of race and nationality, that it all started. Yes, they did then became a nationalist club, only allowing basque players in the club. How do I know? I spent almost a year, in Bilbao, and made some good friends, but, that doesn't means I have to say they aren't racist. Spain itself it's racist. I give you another example - look at Barcelona, and neigbouring teams story, until they finally allowed black player in their team. You get to know about places and history when you travel there. Being in Norfolk, I descovered several things about Norfolk, I didn't know. The same about Bilbao and basques.

[@blackmercury956]

What's most fascinating that Bilbao are one of the only club that never got relegated from la liga since its very first year

[@shawnsonto3710]

true they , Barca and Real madrid are the only ones.

[@kyakuwbengui9529]

don't forget the other 2 its not them only

[@blackmercury956]

@@kyakuwbengui9529 well thats what i said "one of the only club" not "only club"

[@Itsv1098]

@@shawnsonto3710 only barça and Atletic club*

[@melvinlizama3813]

@@Itsv1098 Real Madrid never got regulated

[@Cosme_]

I'm from Bilbao, and I have being a member since I was 2 years old. I got my members ID. Bringing all the race topics into play is such an American thing, here we don't care, his name is IÑAKI, he was born here so he can play for Athletic, simple. The main reason it has being mainly white is because Spain is a country with 80%+ white so what do you expect. The vast majority are going to be white by statistics. If you want racism to stop, stop making everything a race topic.

[@ShivSai123456]

Well worded, finally someone who speaks facts

[@mohammadtarig2083]

Damn nigga u spitting some facts here

[@umavasu766]

Perfectly summed up. This cheap trick was done by oh my goal so that they can get more views, people will click if they suddenly talk of racism.

[@4real4real43]

Thanks 😊

[@ryanmitchell1265]

But people don't want racism to stop, it's worth too much money.

[@ttpmarr]

As a black person I really love this because it shows their power by using their roots and to a person that just reads the title might think it’s racist but it totally isn’t

[@aidanbarnard1519]

Jollof is actually peng

[@andreitabacaru8242]

It's pretty clear that was their intention but it feels so sneaky to clickbait Athletic Bilbao out of all top 5 football clubs like this

[@thanosbrawlstars6546]

i think the title is there for the views

[@crysler2046]

No ethnostates aren’t good they lead to fascist societies this is essentially the same thing on a smaller level

[@jadesolaibironke8801]

no offense bro but where u from cause i noticed the Jollof rice in your pic(😋😋😋)

[@shivesh8447]

Alternative title: "Why does Athletic Bilbao almost never sign overseas players?"

[@yungstahotmail]

That shouldve been the title

[@captincupcake5583]

Not almost, it’s literally never. Still the title is stupid, Oh My Goal is just running out of clickbaits.

[@shivesh8447]

@@captincupcake5583 Aymeric Laporte (French national back then) played for Bilbao, hence I used the term "almost" in order to avoid getting enlightened by the fact that I already know :P

[@shivesh8447]

@Bomedy Biru that's clickbait, mate! The entire channel is in shambles. They just need useless repeated content to attract viewers.

[@captincupcake5583]

@@shivesh8447 I mean, he has Basque root, so it's not entirely false?

[@LizziesLukas]

Inaki Williams has a record special to himself... No injuries, no suspension, started an insane consecutive appearances as a starting player

[@Kiran-md2px]

lol you again

[@twanxz4955]

Are you Filipina? Bilbao fan? I'm from the Philippines and a huge Real Madrid fan.

[@dedasalmeida9047]

@@twanxz4955 you simp or something ? XD

[@lagravitas3267]

@@twanxz4955 no on asked you. Leave her alone. She don’t like you either.

[@lionbear3515]

@@twanxz4955 beta male simp

[@VKhalid.]

Dude Inaki Williams is an incredible player in my opinion, he’s so fast

[@lukeedgar9948]

He destroys defenders with his pace and physic

[@vijithvjr1420]

Eder militao pocketed him although he is a good player

[@hrubylamin6539]

Rich pure talent

[@thesilentkiller2471]

@@vijithvjr1420 piquue also in cdr final

[@aliejazzaidi7847]

He is a winger/striker

[@abdilrahmanf1311]

That’s beautiful as a black guy ❤️✊🏾 They’re proud of their roots and use it to build their club which they’ve done very well making them the most unique club I’ve seen

[@10mibrahim]

I've the all most respect for Atletic

[@crysler2046]

No ethnostates aren’t good they lead to fascist societies this is essentially the same thing on a smaller level

[@alistairdimmick2886]

@@crysler2046 and life leads to death, death is not good, therefore life is not good

[@crysler2046]

@@alistairdimmick2886 that’s a bad faith argument can you explain to me why ethnostates are good

[@ShivSai123456]

@@alistairdimmick2886 good one

[@Beyondultragaming]

I do love how their only signing players who have connections to the club and tbh have been very competive as well. Its a very sustainable method

[@gamingwithglasses4544]

Yeah it also makes them put money into developing stuff like football pitches so they can in theory sign more quality players buts it’s a great way to keep them involved in there cityy

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

I like the idea as well. Investing in your people

[@artofkelvinelemental7421]

I’m a Ghanaian, I’m black and I love Bilbao from my heart. I might be the only Ghanaian Athletic Club fan in the country. I don’t really care about their philosophy tho.

[@AfroChilanGringo]

Why do you like Atleti Bilboa? Just out of curiosity?

[@artofkelvinelemental7421]

I don’t know bruh but I’ve liked this team since the times of Danobeitia and Arruaberena in 2005, I was a kid and I just liked the fact that they were underdogs. I just like the team. And Aduriz is my idol

[@icebless3136]

It was always you guys to sellout your own shame

[@artofkelvinelemental7421]

@@icebless3136 it never bothered us anyways! Sorry it bothered u

[@nanaofori1687]

Ei Berma, 3baa no s3n na wo nkoaa supporti Bilbao, ... Likes and popularity nti🤣🤣🤣

[@Irhfsisjthhraljrh14]

If bruno and mr beast have a child this guy is the child

[@davidvalenzuela7838]

That’s one of the weirdest combinations I’ve seen

[@Irhfsisjthhraljrh14]

@@davidvalenzuela7838 ikr but this guy looks like bruno and sounds like mr beast

[@ericserrano3227]

@@Irhfsisjthhraljrh14 lol ikr

[@Zoolzarizi]

Funny.

[@crimsignn1395]

Gay

[@kingswitch08]

Make a video on why Wolverhamptom is signing so many Portuguese players and even the manager is Portuguese

[@mariofernandes415]

Jorge Mendes. Thats why

[@guffyguff7422]

Their manager will leave at the end of the season :(

[@LLLLLL_57]

@@guffyguff7422 and soon will be replace with another Portuguese manager

[@mauriciomilano1197]

They good and cheap 🤷‍♂️

[@guffyguff7422]

@@LLLLLL_57 probably ye

[@thomasseery7570]

It’s always been well known they only sign Basque players , which I find admirable and they’ve even won a European trophy. Real Sociedad were the same until they ditched the rule about 20 years ago.

[@qwert28077]

I think in 1989 when they signed a Liverpool forward

[@elzurdorodriguez6650]

They even went further for a few years and sign foreign players but not Spanish ones

[@wonjubhoy]

@@qwert28077 john Aldridge

[@qwert28077]

@@wonjubhoy thanks.

[@aeroluft]

Actually the first one was a Swede in 1961: Agne Simonsson. 29 years later Aldridge was signed. Third was Oceano in 1991 (a black player, BTW, with Portuguese passport but born in Cape Verde).

[@kingaufswag]

To this day i'm still surprised Inaki has never received a call up to the national team. He's been one of the most underrated strikers in Spain for years and would probably do a better job than Morata atm

[@tredaviousbowser7931]

I agree Spain hasn’t had a quality and consistent striker in a while

[@tippylosojos]

He plays for Ghana now

[@anewzim]

As a black person, I strongly believe Athletic Bilbao should maintain this policy for the next 200 years and beyond. Demographics will change with time and so will the race composition. To maintain identity, they should continue to stress Basque birth right as a must and local Basque upbringing where possible. They are truly the definition of developing home grown talent and that is why they have never been relegated from La Liga. There is no need for them to invest in ridiculous transfer fees for expensive players like Ronaldo, Messi etc. They are maintaining the financial health of the club with the resources they have and they will always have a supply line of Basque talent. The only way Athletic Club will suffer relegation is if greedy individuals get into positions of power and destroy the club's culture and identity. And yes, as a black person, I don't think this policy is racist. Its probably one of the best policies ever crafted in football.

[@worstchoresmadesimple6259]

it's a regionalist policy at best, limited to some areas in Northern Spain.

[@xebio6]

Very well said.

[@Euskalbiker]

Thanks for your word's, and no..is not about colour, if he or she (we also have an amazing femenine team) born, rise or is formed in on of the seven Basque territorys who includes, The autonomous region of the Basque Country, the Foral comunity of Navarra and the French Basque Country, no matter skin colour or is bald or uggly! He or she can play in the Athletic Club Bilbao..if they are good enougth ofcourse! Basque Country is not a racist place!

[@thabisokevinmbili9158]

As a black dude you can't be mad at the Bilbao way of life. They're patriotic and sticking to their DNA. As black people we can't be mad & asking to be included everywhere forcefully.

[@janbucko1255]

Respect bro

[@MeetMyGreenBud7]

Respect

[@asiersanz8941]

The fact is, it doesn't matter wether you are black, asian or arabic... but born or raised as a football player in Euskal Herria/Basque Country

[@s.o2864]

How on Earth do you come up with these stuff? 😆😆

[@hamzamorgan3099]

Ummmm... Research and getting interesting ideas

[@Thecoolguy272]

Ikr

[@VKhalid.]

Hi fan site the guy that I always see

[@pxlestine]

fr tho

[@VKhalid.]

@@pxlestine free Palestine

[@justchillin2844]

The fact that Athletic Bilbao never relegated with players like that is silently an applause 👏

[@freshprinceoflondonss9008]

They also ain’t won anything with players like that 👏👏

[@matteofumagalli3918]

@@freshprinceoflondonss9008 23 spanish cup, 8 spanish league and 3 spanish super cup the last one this year, they seems to have won a lot with this policy

[@diegogomez3783]

Title is misleading lowkey

[@hamz6197]

Fr

[@Potjandorie]

I mean racism is being pushed on us, mainly because it sells well. It is not a weird title

[@pixomatu4890]

@@Potjandorie It doesn't "sell well". It's a real problem in real society which most of us have witnessed.

[@Potjandorie]

@@pixomatu4890 sure there is racism in terms of saying shit about eachother, but nothing is stopping anyone from living your life. Hate/racism is never going away lol. The way it is pushed by the media is only causing division

[@gerardo2767]

@@Potjandorie I agree with you, unfortunately evil can't be taken away forever. That's what racism is, evil. Doesn't matter what anyone does there's always gonna be stuff like that and yeah the media definitely doesn't help at all

[@AnkitMishra-pt2br]

this is the reason why munian being a good player and scouted by almost every european giants denied the transfer and stayed with bilbao till date

[@C-R-A-C-K-E-R]

Athletic Club : Having strong local roots Oh my goal : THAT'S RACIST!

[@crysler2046]

Well ethnostates aren’t good they lead to fascist societies this is essentially the same thing on a smaller level

[@noxxysyndicate229]

Racist asf😏😏

[@rossrussell1133]

@@crysler2046 your fair sad

[@gdogg123uran]

They never said that. If anything it was that gray haired lady who was insinuating it and saying racist things herself like, "exoticized" like wtf lol

[@C-R-A-C-K-E-R]

@@crysler2046 so in that case national team football is fasicst.

[@albinjohnsson2511]

Iñaki is a proper legend. And so is Atheltic. Beautiful club. They are a shining light in a dark age of hyper-commercialized football, doing things their own way, cultivating talent from the region. Love it.

[@sayantantrivedy2410]

Mohun Bagan Athletic Club (India) never signed a foreign player till the late 80's Or early 90's. That makes almost 100 years playing with only home grown talent(the club was formed in 1889). The club competed with huge physicality and power of foreign players of other clubs with all home-grown talent only, most of them were from Bengal. This club has huge history. They played against British club East Yorkshire and defeated them to clinch the IFA Shield in 1911 when the country was under British rule. Chuni Goswami, one of the best ever talents the country has ever produced, denied offers from Spurs to play for his beloved Mohun Bagan. Such was the pride, love, dedication. @ohmygoal please make a video on Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. You guys will get the most number of views and the world would get to know about us! ❤

[@pradheesh8394]

Title: Why does Athletic Bilbao almost never sign Black players? Me: Why is Bilbao's best player a Black Player?

[@ErosFabbriGk2026]

Muniain Simon and berchiche are better than him and play a long roll

[@KBJ16]

6:58 Arsenal is just a meme now..

[@vikingrollo8012]

For those of you that don’t know Iñaki is basque. It’s not a racial policy.. some clubs around the world have similar policies. Just Brazil or Argentina will never be coached by a foreigner..

[@sibusisoenockcebekhulu9318]

The presenter is definitely Bruno's brother, and the irony of mentioning it, that's no coincidence 🤣🤣

[@QayduEmdur-sj4we]

My mother is Basque and we had a house in Bilbao, there’s a huge African community right next to it and my mom said that it wasn’t there when she was growing up and never noticed until I pointed it out. Even though I was born in America and don’t live in Bilbao anymore, Athletic Bilbao is my home team and Inaki is their best player right now. I hope his brother can live up to him. I notice that historic Spanish teams put politics into their identity. Barca are Catalan with the sign of Aragon, Madrid is Franco’s team, Athletic Bilbao is Basque and independent.

[@ErosFabbriGk2026]

Muniain is the best player right now and Simon

[@twiston43]

Espanyol is Pro-Spanish, Vallecanos is Extreme-Left, Atletico Madrid is more working-class, etc...

[@kingkemaniLaBorde1691]

A Mexican club also signed Mexican players and no one else.

[@jmanxx66xx]

Chivas , and they are little more lenient with being okay with signing players who just have Mexican descent and not necessarily born in Mexico

[@CalyGamer13]

@@jmanxx66xx Didn’t Chivas used to only sign Mexican nationals before? Thought I heard signing Chicanos and other of Mexican descent is pretty recent.

[@ryanmitchell1265]

I want Arsenal to do this, at least the passion would be there

[@ryanmitchell1265]

@Ihaab ooh, someone's got a chip on their shoulder. Let me put it this way. Arsenal have 3 potentially world class players; Saka, Smith-Rowe and Martinelli. 2 of them grew up knowing how prestigious Arsenal are and grew an affinity as they grew up with Arsenal. If Martinelli reaches his full potential at a time when Arsenal are hopefully a major player in Europe again but Madrid come calling he'll be off straight away just like Ronaldo did at United. Saka and Smith-rowe are more likely to want to fight to make Arsenal great. Your ignorant retort didn't deserve a response but there you go, hopefully you understand.

[@ryanmitchell1265]

@Ihaab well then that's on you, but you bringing skin colour into it is stupid. Which is probably why you can't see the correlation. I'll try this, who do you think cares more about Arsenal or feels more honoured to play for Arsenal, someone from Britain and Ireland or someone from other European countries or Africa/Asia/America(s)?

[@lifewiththeuntouchablessis3451]

It’s a long standing tradition,that’s what makes this club so great.Their players signing is so limited,only players from the Basque region between Spain and France yet won so many titles and trophies,very impressive

[@Safw1an]

You should do Why Burnley don't sign black players who are very talented and had a chance but didn't do so!!!!

[@sourswift]

That’s a contender for the longest Yt title in history right there

[@Safw1an]

@@sourswift 😂😂

[@VKhalid.]

@@sourswift S2G V I B E S

[@VKhalid.]

@UR DADDY I care now shut up toxic

[@something7432]

@@VKhalid. wuuuu wuuu crying

[@hasheemmancity4498]

His hair is always making the headlines

[@nketiahszn7277]

😂

[@mandawseck545]

Really? How

[@hasheemmancity4498]

@@mandawseck545 they are always talking about his hair 😁

[@hasheemmancity4498]

Thank you guys for liking my comments 😁😁😁 it is really kind of u 🙏

[@hasheemmancity4498]

Nice

[@mannyk2450]

Preserving culture is the meaning of a strong foundation Athletic Bilbao have always been a great Team and yes i am Black.

[@chch359]

Ahtletic Bilbao is a proud basque club and almost never sign players from away. Not just black players, but also players foreign to Bilbao.

[@Marmenda]

What a shallow title. Inaki was born and raised in Basque region. Anyone could play for the club whether an African, French, Arab, or even an alien as long they were born or ---Basque diaspora and already play at youth level in the region.

[@ryanceron6080]

Yay we got Bruno Fernandes with long hair too teach us bout Futol/soccer again.

[@anonymouslyanonymous9057]

wtf is soccer

[@octavioquintero1810]

I had a stroke reading this

[@VKhalid.]

What is soccer and futbol ITS FOOTBALL AND THERES NO SUCH THING AS SOCCER (I know soccer is football in American but we don’t agree with America so we say football)

[@octavioquintero1810]

@@VKhalid. futbol is for Spanish speaking people it the same thing as football

[@VKhalid.]

@@octavioquintero1810 oh ok sorry for being triggered :(

[@classic_gamer1009]

Man said Bruno Fernandes is your brother I don’t see any any cap there tho

[@bikesnippets]

This isn't racism, it's nationalism (which sometimes/often leads to racism, but not in Atletic Bilbao's case). Black players with Basque connections have played and are playing for Bilbao. The title is clickbait.

[@Shabec2982]

I’m black and the reasoning is all about tradition to me.

[@nicsmith7689]

Since this video came out, Malcom Adu Ares has debuted for the team, making him the fourth black player to suit up in an official match. Junior Bita and Alemu Plazaola look like they can make the first team in the next 5 years. At the u16 level, theres Abdoulaye Maiga and Ardaitz Villorejo (half Afro-Colombian) and a bunch of other guys. Theres even an afro-basque kid from Bilbao who's now starring for Villarreal's youth team. By 2030, it really won't be rare at all for Athletic to field players of African or other non-Basque heritage. Its just that until 25-30 years ago, most of the immigration to the area came from poorer regions of Spain. Ernesto Valverde was a non-Basque "immigrant", for example, just one from the Extremadura region who arrived with his parents as a small kid.

[@mahdifootball932]

U should do one for Burnley.

[@jambaleya2884]

I think all Burnley players are different clone versions of Dyche

[@mrquality3252]

Aaron lemon was the last black player to play at Burnley, they don't sign black players

[@LeoLeo-xz5lt]

@@mrquality3252 wrong Joel mumbongo lit played this year

[@stevank_gh7473]

@@jambaleya2884 hahahahahahahahhahahaah

[@stevank_gh7473]

@@jambaleya2884 hahahahahahahahhahahaah

[@ericbertilsson6794]

Why including black players in the title? Could just as well include asain, south america or whatever. It has nothing to do with people being black or not😒

[@BigBoiBleu]

Orrrrr "Why Bilbao never signs non-basque players"

[@kenankenan7460]

they choose the title of this video as propaganda , why blacks dont play for bilbao, because than more people will want to see it . but why not baques dont play for bilbao that will be normal video.

[@claimattacol8525]

Since 2000 every team that wins Champions league has at least 3 starting black players being South America or Europe and Africa

[@twiste7553]

Next video : Why dosent Mongolia have Argentinian players

[@ACM-sp1gh]

Basque only club. Race don't matter. Gotta respect that

[@aloshy1510]

man i respect athletic club soo much for putting in trust on their home grown player and also that they aren't also racist, and also that they have never been relagated scince their begenning..

[@freshprinceoflondonss9008]

But they have never won anything 😂😂😂

[@synclimatic7800]

@@freshprinceoflondonss9008 this clown hahaha. 8 la liga 24 copa del rey 3 supercopa de espana. This season they won their third supercopa de espana trophy :)

[@freshprinceoflondonss9008]

@@synclimatic7800 when was the last time Bilbao won the the la liga or champions league, I’m not talking about copa del Rey

[@synclimatic7800]

@@freshprinceoflondonss9008 aw first you said they've never won anything, when i gave youtge proof that they actually won something, (3rd/4th most successful laliga team domestically) now you're asking about champions league 🤣. Stay clueless, clown

[@papjin6069]

@@synclimatic7800 He's definitely a clown

[@fahimfoysalnibir322]

So if Mbappe just show up and say, " hey bro, I wanna sign up for your team" and still Athletic Bilbao will say nah.

[@kathanshah8305]

High salary they couldn’t afford

[@gaurishsharma8]

@@kathanshah8305 Doesn't matter about the salary....they won't sign Mbappe coz he is not Basque....Maybe if he was from Basque then his salary could be a issue because Bilbao would want to sign him but at what cost....

[@qwert28077]

@@chronicthingz nope

[@papjin6069]

They had all the great players at their display since history

[@danspam]

Do clubs need to sign black players? Like is it a necessity.

[@ErosFabbriGk2026]

He is a hipster he needs to feel good about himself

[@papjin6069]

It's either clickbait or the channel is so American

[@ErosFabbriGk2026]

@@papjin6069 clickbait they call it football

[@justanormalboi8991]

The title brought a smile to my face i don't know why. Does the title feel funny to anyone? Or am i mad?

[@Manpro107]

Nah

[@Deltanwachukwu]

I agree the title feels a bit weird Even though the answer is simple

[@SnoopiesPoopies]

Clickbait title

[@kirkwoodbharris5110]

I love the idea of clubs having limitations that requite them to maintain a tie with the namesake of their local community. There's a bit race baiting in this title though - I don't think the club or region is any more racist than the rest of Europe. The short story is AB only sign players from the region, and the Basque region hasn't seen much immigration of blacks (if they limit black immigration due to one's blackness, than yes that would be racist). From my experience living there 15 years ago, I don't recall seeing many black people (especially those who could speak Basque, or Spanish for that matter), so the ratio of black players on the team vs the community seem about the same to me

[@ShahabUddin-ss3bm]

There's a club in Premier League called Burnley. I don't recall seeing a black player since they been in Premier League. Funny thing is nobody seems to notice or calls them out on it.

[@CalyGamer13]

Pretty sure they’ve had a black player before. I mean I believe in 2000 was like the first time they had their first non-British player.

[@ShahabUddin-ss3bm]

@@CalyGamer13 I didn't say non british, I said black players as in non white. The only one I can think of is Aaron Lennon few years back, who is white skinned mixed race. And apparently I've heard that Dwight McNeil is black but if you see the guy he looks white with really dark hair. That is appalling in this day and age.

[@aquilabamigbade3473]

Easy to explain if you were not always looking for something to get offended by. Burnley is a very small town/city with a 0.2% population. They very rarely even sign players and as the comment above you mentioned which you failed to understand, they only did sign their first non-English player in the 2000s. Also does Lennon being light skin make him less black? If that isn’t enough, they have a very dark black player named Joel mumbongo. Take a look at their roster alone, they have only 7 non-English players currently and even of those 7, about 3 are Irish. There is your answer

[@ShahabUddin-ss3bm]

@@aquilabamigbade3473 I don't think you get the point mate. What I'm saying is it doesn't look good. Seeing as every other team has several. And as for Lennon I did not imply he's less black, rather him being the only one had to be a fair skinned. It's Burnley's selection criteria I'm questioning. Mate I don't care what explanation you give it's proper odd.

[@aquilabamigbade3473]

@@ShahabUddin-ss3bm What I’m trying to tell you is that this is less of a case of a club intentionally excluding black players rather, it is a situation of a small club that rarely even brings in non-local players. Why are you making it a box to be checked? There shouldn’t be a quota for picking players. Like I said the town of burnley has a black population of 0.2% and rarely makes transfers so it’s much more logical than you make it out to be.

[@j03y88]

Can you please make one on why chivas only sign mexican players plz?

[@user-zk6py7kb8f]

Oh yeah definitely bruh en Chivas es una tradición tener Jugadores Mexicanos.

[@j03y88]

@@user-zk6py7kb8f im an america fan G

[@gerardo2767]

Yeah that's there tradition, I'm not sure if it's always been that way tho, I could be wrong but I think there's been 2 players in the past but they had Mexican decent so idk

[@j03y88]

@@gerardo2767 ik brizuela was born in the U.S

[@Sanfrancisco2495]

@@gerardo2767 I think Athletitco Bilbao is policy is stricter because Brizuela was born in the USA not Mexico and Athletic Bilbao only signs players born in their region

[@LeBronyaJames]

This is not racist. This has nothing to do with race but national identity. They won't even sign Spanish players, only Basque players. Teams shouldn't be forced to sign players on the basis of their skin colour which is actually racist. Also, many small teams don't have lots of money to sign players abroad. They rely heavily on local players or youth team players as it's cheaper. It's like buying local produce instead of imported goods to save money. Not everything is about race or political correctness

[@Alergimax]

I thought they were just a racist club like Beitar, in fact the philosophy is very different. Thank you..

[@princeofarabia96]

I think they only sign players from the city itself and that’s good thing cuz it gives opportunities to natives to carry the club up Also it shows the amount of trust that the club gives to its people I don’t think it’s racist thing to give opportunities to natives totally supporting this

[@twanxz4955]

I respect Athletic Bilbao though i'm a Real Madrid fan.

[@chocoboyslocker4370]

Not true, if you are a Real Madrid fan u hate us 😂

[@danielf8184]

Chivas de Guadalajra has a similar things where they can only sign Mexican players.

[@diversejoe617]

It's already a struggle to get big teams to sign underrated players from Asia

[@opindras.bangerh129]

Not an issue unless you want to make it. I'm British Indian and I don't ask the question "Why no Indian players." Just enjoy the football or don't watch it, as easy as that. The title alone put me of.

[@violationvideos1126]

If he cuts like Bruno he will totally look like Bruno

[@sev7397]

I don't agree with the title. Clearly they wouldn't buy David Beckham and the world's best players. This title is a click bait

[@lobopoderososdl3076]

Can you do a video on why Dinasours don't have a football national team.

[@thebrawlking6110]

i think they already di

[@de_matos41]

It's their policy, We understand! As most things in life it has pros and cons. Imagine if only Spanish players could play in La Liga and The Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 adopted the same policy!? No Thierry Henry at Arsenal, Messi in Barça, Deogba at Chelsea, Zizou at Juve, and So on. Football is international. Bilbao's policy is, however, a good 1 when it comes to valuing local production and talents.

[@giusvablacxshirt3939]

The color thing is american crap. In Spain, no matter your color, if you are Spanish you are Spanish, period. Same in Portugal and in Italy. For sure you'll always have them few people that offend you for your skin color, but thats everywhere. I am full blooded italian and for me, for example, there are no differences between me and Balotelli, regarding our nationality.

[@francescaariosto9036]

Is only home based players is not a crime, I think it is the culture and I respect it as a black man

[@romanista9776]

Don't they sign players only from Bilbao

[@ShivSai123456]

basque region and basque decent

[@xebio6]

@@ShivSai123456 Nope, you have to be Basque born and/or raised, regardless of origin, nationality or ethnicity.

[@lukaslack7786]

I think most of u don’t understand that soccer stories just wanted to make a video about bilbaos transfer policy. This has nothing to do with racism towards black people. The question they used „why bilbao never sign black players“ is clickbait, they want to get ur attention to watch the video. And it obviously works. This is called marketing 💡 . Very clever

[@4rnas336]

Would be an interesting career mode

[@Algebruh2407]

This just shows how good Athletic Bilbao is. Imagine Barcelona only signed players from Catalonia.

[@sannan.y]

What the f is the title

[@juniorjay1969]

in Mexico there is also Guadalajara that for years didnt sign foreign players. they finally caved when they couldnt win a mexican championship. i believe it was around 2005 that they finally broke down. before that in their entire history it was mexican players only

[@s.o2864]

Next, Does Jurgen Klopp prefer Muslim players more?

[@Yu.Ominae]

It's their club and tradition and they can do whatever they want.

[@abdiabdi1213]

how do u come up with stuff like this

[@MthokoMpofanaTV]

If Ngolo Kanté can be French & Figueiredo can be Angolan, why can't Iñaki Williams be Basque? There are black Swiss people & white Tswana people. If it walks like a duck & quacks like a duck, it's a duck.

[@RichardFlores2K]

Please Oh My Goal Can you tell the story about FC Barcelona? 🔵🔴💛

[@Manpro107]

Which one

[@silent3472]

Why Barcelona does not keep coaches for more than a season after Enrique

[@pruthviraj9562]

@@silent3472 One reason was Bartomeu, he was an evil for Barca Another reason is the fans who keep commenting "Coach Out" in Social media if Barca lose any big games.

[@tenzaemtade6146]

The story is that they are shite

[@AmperRamone]

After watching this video, and the extremely, either bad intentioned or at least lacking of any serious analysis, inaccurate dissertation of Professor Aquino I must say that "blood" and "race" has never anything to do with the chances for anyone to play or not in Athletic club. Since it is not an official or written rule, it has been bent in the best interest of the club in terms of commitment of the players, from need to be born in Bizkaia, to achieve formation in any of the Basque juvenile teams regardless your procedence, race, religion or sexual orientation or any other any particular "blood purity" or "race" as Professor Aquino stands for. The example of the player Jose María Castellanos Ledo (1928 -1934), born in Bilbao but without a trace of "basque blood" running through his veins. grandparents Mexicans and French from Normandy in the father´s side and Spanish from Galicia in the mother´s side, happens that his father has been also the most successful president of Athletic Club. I also would like to make a correction regarding Fernando Llorente, who accomplished two conditions to play for Athletic Club, he was born in Pamplona as Professor Aquino explains, but he joined the juvenile section of the club when he was 9 years old, and just for that reason his place of birth becomes irrelevant. Players like the current boss Ernesto Valverde, born in Caceres (Extremadura) and Lorenzo Juarros Rey "Loren" born in Burgos (Castilla y León) are good examples of the not existing blood or race policies to recruit players. So, if tomorrow, ten years ago or 30 years ago, an Afro-american couple from Inglewood L.A. with a little boy or a girl or both moved to Basauri permanently, there is no reason whatsoever to believe that those kids if like football and pass the trials in Lezama will not play or played for Athletic Club, saying the opposite is a nonsense based in no facts, just and mere and not founded speculation.

[@thebruhdragonlol607]

They bought a player from Romania in 2017

[@xebio6]

He'd trained as a youth in the Bilbao area, so he qualified. It's Basque born and/or raised.

[@TheQuietTactician]

My favourite side from spain always look to see how there doing its such a feat doing what they do while using players from such a small % of the country 👌

[@engelbertmotlhanke7055]

Arsenal will one day be great again!!🤞👑🏆🔥❤mark my words!! They just need time!!

[@sibusisoenockcebekhulu9318]

This was such a great watch, very informative too

[@reiniboygames9758]

That’s RAC..... I mean beautiful 👍

[@Nilanjan_Mondal.]

In this world where everyone is chasing success and money...Bilbao and William Bros just literally are OUTLIERS. Bilbao respect button✅👍

[@tenkunz2328]

Low key Bruno Fernandes oh my goal. 😎👶

[@DonatelloBlssd]

This is not a racist thing, they just only sign Basque-Only players and most of the African players they could afford to buy aren’t Basque... BTW I’m black.

[@Applejuice8137]

Nice videos

[@ianhopkins7457]

whats this guys obsession with if/when a team has players of different ethnicity`s..?

[@neymarfanclub8941]

Hey I'm from India and it's 12 am now plz upload video a little early Love your videos and hairs

[@roamingfulani1598]

I fully respect their views. But I just believe that it doesn't go well with football and what football is and it stands for.

[@DanielPlaysThis]

Aupa Athletic 🦁

[@ampmmbe1590]

If he's good enough. Which he is. And works for the team. Which he does. And appreciates the people and the culture. Which he is apart. That is what matters!! 🙂🙂

[@OK11_]

This is content

[@i.a.3641]

Always saw you in the comment section. So you're a fan of Oh My Goal huh?

[@josephh4999]

They only sign players from the basque, there a club with ethics don’t matter what colour you are if your from the basque and your good enough!!

[@GooseXIV]

Race baiting....

[@tippylosojos]

Props to Bilbao for keeping the policy and not going down the road of just buying players for absurd amounts of money

[@rafspitfire]

Making fútbol woke! Great job!

[@crysler2046]

I like how you say woke but won’t say progressive! Great job!

[@rafspitfire]

@@crysler2046 I like how you can say sarcasm but won’t say joke!

[@stryk3r360]

spain pretty much didnt permit any immigrants into the country until after the death of franco (1975). even then the basque country isnt really where most non europeans would choose to go. its not racism, its geopolitics

[@xebio6]

Exactly.

[@flop1272]

HAHAHAHAHHA

[@VKhalid.]

How does this has 3 likes and how is this even noticed

[@papjin6069]

@@VKhalid. Cause the allegations are just dumb

[@jadesolaibironke8801]

6:58 Arsenal fans:🤬😭😭 Neymar: dw ik how u feel (4:56)