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Iñaki Williams takes pride in being Athletic’s first Black captain when ‘far-right is fashionable’
BISCAY, BASQUE COUNTRY, JUL 29 – Williams, proud to be the first Black captain, leads Athletic Bilbao amid increasing far-right sentiment in Spain, with the club finishing fourth in La Liga last season.
- Iñaki Williams became Athletic Bilbao's first Black captain this season at the Basque club known for its regional player policy.
- Williams took over after Oscar de Marcos' retirement amid rising far-right support and recent immigration debates in Spain.
- Born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents, Williams praised the strong Athletic squad and emphasized ambition as they prepare for the Champions League.
- Williams said, "It seems that the far right is in fashion" and vowed, "We who have a voice will try to keep working," highlighting social challenges.
- Williams' captaincy symbolizes inclusion while the club and his brother Nico, who renewed his contract, aim for success domestically and in Europe.
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Iñaki Williams (Bilbao, 31) is the new captain of the Athletic. Although he has already worn it in sporadic situations, the red-white striker releases the bracelet after the withdrawal of his friend Oscar De Marcos and does so in a moment of maturity, when he announces that he will be a father for the first time, and signifying himself again in his fight against racism, which he has already denounced on several occasions. “It seems that the ultr…
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Iñaki Williams takes pride in being Athletic's first Black captain when 'far-right is fashionable'
Iñaki Williams is taking pride in becoming the first Black captain for Athletic Bilbao. He says this comes at an importan time as the “far-right is fashionable.”
"We are very humble family and we represent many people who come from outside to earn the bread," the player claimed.
Iñaki Williams' first appearance as captain of Athletic Club Bilbao has sparked a wave of reactions, both for his staunch defense of his brother, Nico, after his move to FC Barcelona at the start of the transfer window, and for his vindication of being the first black captain in Athletic Bilbao's history, taking a stand against the far right: "We can represent the many people who come from abroad to earn their daily bread. Being a reference poin…
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