Overview
- Williams used blunt language to reject playing the Supercopa de España in Saudi Arabia, speaking after an open training at San Mamés.
- He argued that moving a national tournament overseas disadvantages supporters and makes Athletic feel like the away side.
- More than 30,000 fans attended the San Mamés session where he reiterated his stance before the trip.
- Expecting his first child, he called the travel personally difficult but said he remains available to the club and will give his best.
- Athletic faces Barcelona in the semifinal in Jeddah on January 7, 2026, with a potential January 11 final against Real Madrid or Atlético de Madrid.