UNCOVERED: Andoni goikoetxea - The Untold Story

Ranking the 20 Greatest Nicknames in Soccer History

Whether funny, legendary or just straight-up weird, these are some of the best nicknames in soccer history.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

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…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

Did 'The Butcher of Bilbao' get a bad rap? Was Goikoetxea more 'hero' than 'killer'?

Athletic Bilbao legend Andoni Goikoetxea is renowned as one of football's dirtiest players - but was "The Butcher of Bilbao" more 'hero'…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025