What is the origin of Athletic Bilbao's nickname, "Los Leones"?
Named after a famous lion
Inspired by their aggressive playing style
Stadium built near a church called San Mamés
A lion was their first mascot
Answer
Athletic Bilbao is nicknamed "Los Leones" (The Lions) because their stadium was built near a church called San Mamés, named after Saint Mammes, an early Christian thrown to the lions by the Romans. Mammes pacified the lions and was later made a saint.
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