The new Bilbao leader Inyaki Williams is “lucky” to represent immigrants in Spain
International striker Inayaki Williams, who decided in 2022, decided to defend the colors of his mother country Ghana on the international scene, unlike his younger brother Niko; About his pride in representing immigrants in Spain, after he became the first black -skinned player to wear the captain’s badge in Athletic Bilbao, criticizing the extreme right.
The 31 -year -old statement coincides with rare riots against immigrants in Spain.
Inyaki and his brother Niko imposed themselves from the most prominent stars of Athletic Bilbao, who traditionally relies on players who were born or brought up in the Basque region, which runs between northern Spain and southwest of France.
Inyaki, born in Bilbao, talked about how his Ghanaian parents crossed the great desert on their way to Spain, where his mother climbed the dangerous border fence that separates the Spanish pocket of Melilla from Morocco while carrying it.
When asked to be the first black captain of the club after the retirement of Oscar de Marcus, and in light of the increasing support for the extreme right, the Ghanaian international striker said, at a press conference: “This means a lot,” adding: “Fate is destiny. Had it not been for my parents, I would not be here, nor Niko. We are lucky because we are able to represent many people from abroad to win their daily strength, and to be a reference … it is important to us. ”
Controversy over immigration in Spain caught earlier this month, three nights of violence between the extremist right groups and residents; Many of them belong to North Africa, in the town of Tori Pacico, southeast of the country.
The extreme right -wing Fox party, whose popularity increased in recent opinion polls, took advantage of the turmoil that erupted after a 68 -year -old retired in Tori Pacico revealed that it had been attacked by three men whose origins are back to North Africa.
The Fox party suggested that all irregular migrants be deported, as tens of thousands reach Spanish beaches every year on boats from Africa.
“It seems that the extreme right has become fashion.” We who have a voice, we will try to continue to work, silence the mouths and continue to demolish the barriers. ”
The two brothers Williams are scheduled to play a pivotal role in the Bilbao campaign for the next season, if it is local or the “Champions League” next, after Niko, 23, decided not to move to the giant Barcelona, and signed a new long -term contract with the Basque club.
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