Overview

• Iñaki Williams began his tenure as Athletic Club’s first black captain on July 29 by vowing to confront racism and challenge the rise of far-right rhetoric in Spain.
• He revealed that Nico Williams’s mural in Barakaldo was defaced twice and that unknown individuals broke the winger’s car window during a media campaign linked to FC Barcelona’s summer transfer pursuit.
• Nico Williams cemented his future at Athletic with a contract extension through 2035, underscoring the siblings’ shared commitment to the Basque club and community.
• Vox criticized Iñaki’s remarks on the ultraderecha, prompting Athletic Club to issue a public statement praising him as “an example” and reaffirming the club’s support.
• On July 31, the Williams brothers issued an official statement vehemently denying any wrongdoing in a fraud complaint over a Mercedes AMG E63 and pledged full cooperation ahead of their January 27, 2026, court appearance.