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Brothers Inaki and Nico Williams lead Athletic Bilbao to Copa del Rey final with rout of Atletico Madrid

Brothers Iñaki and Nico Williams teamed up with goals and assists to each other as Athletic Bilbao defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 to reach its third Copa del Rey final in five seasons on Thursday. Gorka Guruzeta also scored for Athletic as it advanced 4-0 on aggregate after having won the first leg 1-0 in Madrid three weeks ago. “It’s a …

Athletic Bilbao forwards Iñaki and Nico Williams are set to become the latest brothers to play for different countries in a World Cup. Nico Williams, who was raised in part by Iñaki because their parents often had to be out working, was a surprise late addition by Spain coach Luis Enrique, with his first call-up coming in September. Spain and …

Brothers, teammates and, now, World Cup rivals. Athletic Bilbao forwards Iñaki and Nico Williams are set to become the latest brothers to play for different countries in a World Cup. “It’s like being able to somehow give it back to them for their sacrifice, to let them see their kids fulfil their dreams.” The brothers are among the few Black …

Athletic Bilbao Down Atletico Madrid to Reach Spanish Super Cup Final

Athletic Bilbao came back from a goal down to defeat La Liga champions Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday and set up a Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. However, the match swung Bilbao’s way inside four minutes late in the second half with both their goals also coming from set-pieces. “I’m very emotional right now,” said 19-year-old Nico Williams …

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Athletic Bilbao keeps it in the family with Williams brothers

Athletic Bilbao brought two brothers off the bench in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Real Valladolid in La Liga when 18-year-old Nico Williams made his debut and was soon joined on the pitch by older brother Inaki. Nico's debut means the brothers, whose parents met in a refugee camp in Ghana, count for two of the three Black players to have …

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