Nico Williams

Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, Lazio, and Bodo/Glimt all secured their places in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Afrosport reports. Bilbao defeated 10-man Roma 3-1 at the San Mames thanks to a brace from Nico Williams either side of a Yuri Berchiche strike, while a stoppage time penalty from Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes ended up being a consolation for the visitors. Experienced German...

Athletic club’s Nico Williams vows to fight racism in Spain

by Victor Isikhueme

15 October 2024

Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams has pledged to a lifetime fight against racism in Spain following multiple incidents of racist abuse against black players, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old forward was the recipient of racist abuse during a La Liga match against Atletico Madrid last season, forcing the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to order a partial closure of Atletico's south stand for two matches. Clubs and players...

Nations League: Nico Williams withdraws from Spain squad due to injury

by Ibikunle Salako

9 October 2024

Athletic Club forward Nico Williams will play no part in Spain’s Nations League matches this month after withdrawing from the squad due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old, who was initially named in La Roja’s 25-man squad to face Denmark and Serbia, has been replaced by Real Sociedad’s Sergio Gomez. 𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Cambio en la convocatoria de la @SEFutbol. @willliamsssnico abandona la concentración a...

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Euro 2024: Nico Williams appreciates impact of Ghanaian parents after Spain triumph

by Kunle Fayiga

15 July 2024

Nico Williams has appreciated the impact of his parents after Spain won the Euro 2024 championship on Sunday. The 22-year-old is the child of Ghanaian parents who travelled through treacherous conditions across the Sahara before reaching the shores of Spain and settled in the Basque region where Nico and his brother Inaki were born. Williams scored in Sunday's final and won the his second Man of...

Euro 2024: Nico Williams and Yamal inspire Spain to record fourth championship title

by Kunle Fayiga

14 July 2024

Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal combined as Spain defeated England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 championship in Berlin on Sunday night. La Roja were making it to their first final since 2012 when they defeated Italy while the Three Lions were in back-to-back finals after losing to the Azzurri on penalties at Wembley three years ago. After a goalless first half at the Olympiastadion, Luis...

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Europa League: Athletic Bilbao, Frankfurt & Lazio secure quarterfinal spots

Athletic club’s Nico Williams vows to fight racism in Spain

Nations League: Nico Williams withdraws from Spain squad due to injury

Euro 2024: Nico Williams appreciates impact of Ghanaian parents after Spain triumph

Euro 2024: Nico Williams and Yamal inspire Spain to record fourth championship title

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