San Mamés and a dream return for the first time in 70 years

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A fitting gesture. Screenshot/Movistar

José Luis Hidalgo is a 92-year-old Athletic fan. The curious thing is that he has been living in Uruguay since the 1950s. On Sunday, he visited the new San Mamés for the first time.

A report on the 'Movistar' programme 'El Día Después' shed light on one of the most beautiful stories in football. José Luis Hidalgo could see an Athletic game live for the first time in 70 years.

The veteran fans' happiness could be seen on his face during the whole time that he was in Athletic's stadium. He even got to meet some of the players.

Key players for the Basque club such as Iñaki Williams and Iker Muniain got to know José Luis Hidalgo's story first hand, a person who returned home for the first time in 70 years.

21 de octubre de 2019

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