The outcome of the 2021/22 season, with Athletic Club as host, turns Lezama into a party in which the Fundazioa team shines with its own light
Athletic Club and its Foundation faced a huge challenge this weekend: host the Final Phase of the 2021/22 season of LaLiga Genuine. Between Saturday and Sunday, 42 clubs had to play 63 games, in an event that brought together thousands of people, including players, coaches, staff and the public. According to the congratulations and thanks received, the event has been a success and both LaLiga and the participating clubs have left Bilbao very happy.
But, without a doubt, the true architects of everything going well were the LaLiga Genuine players themselves and, among all of them, the red-and-white lions deserve special mention, including coaches, and their wonderful fans, commanded by the Peña Genuine. The show they have offered from Friday to Sunday has been unforgettable. The joy and happiness they have given is priceless. From the stands to the pitch and from the pitch to the stands, the sense of belonging to the same Club and the same Foundation has shone with its own light.
Fourth consecutive Fair Play and farewell to Esteban Feijoo
The whole weekend was full of special and emotional moments. The welcome to the teams upon their arrival in Lezama was the best prelude to the party in the stands. The brotherhood between the different clubs and hobbies translated into a multitude of hugs, jumps and shouts of encouragement. The goal celebrations were birthday parties. The dinner at San Mamés, with a DJ included, became the perfect party in a unique setting. The visits of Carles Puyol, Iraia Iturregi, the actor Jesús Vidal or Andoni Goikoetxea gave the event special relevance… But above all this, two events stood out for the emotion they conveyed.
On the one hand, the farewell of Esteban Feijoo as coach of the Athletic Club Fundazioa. The coach received the recognition and affection of all those present, with a gift of a dedicated painting included, where the word Legend was read.
On the other hand, the fourth Fair Play trophy won. Athletic Club Fundazioa leading, one more year, the sportsmanship classification. The joy of the footballers receiving the award is only comparable to the pride of the families seeing their sons and daughters representing Athletic Club’s values with such skill.
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