The reason why Athletic Bilbao fans don't like Andres Iniesta
Posted Friday, January 06, 2017 by givemesport.com
Andres Iniesta is right up there alongside Gianluigi Buffon as the most universally popular player in football.
The world-class midfielder is lauded and appreciated not only because of his immense quality but also his quiet and respectful personality.
Iniesta has received applause at every La Liga ground since scoring the winning goal for Spain in the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa. Well, all except one that is.
Whenever Iniesta plays at San Mames, home of Athletic Bilbao, he gets whistled and jeered - and this was evident again on Thursday night in the Copa del Rey.
Even Real Madrid fans have given the Barcelona star a standing ovation in the past - so what have the fans of Athletic got against the mild-mannered midfielder who helped Spain become world champions for the first time in their history six-and-a-half years ago?
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