It's family that counts: Nico reveals a special voice message waiting for him after Italy tie
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 21.06.24. | 12:06
Williams was unstoppable on Thursday and was delighted when he reached for the phone following a 1-0 win
Spain is such a pleasure to watch, and especially their two sensational wingers of African origins, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.
Despite not scoring in a 1-0 win against Italy on Thursday night, the duo starred in a remarkable fashion, especially the Athletic Bilbao player.
The 21-year-old winger terrorised Giovanni di Lorenzo on the left-hand side constantly and was rewarded with a standing ovation once he left the pitch.
Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, fantastic performance from both.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2024
Future. ✨🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/cCkXamhV4g
The Red Fury's boss, Luis de la Fuente, explained after the game that "Williams' job was to make them happy", and the player confirmed that.
"Yes, the truth is that the coach has given us the key to not do anything strange. He is very happy. We are all very happy and well, a priori people did not see us as a favourite. We have to continue working like this and, hey, I already told you that it is the game against Albania, but the round of 16 is not for two days. A bit like it's going to be," he explained to Cadena SER.
PURO CINE JR 🔥🤩 STARBOY💫
— IÑAKI WILLIAMS (@Williaaams45) June 20, 2024
Williams deservedly picked up the Man of the Match award, but it was another thing that thrilled him upon arriving at the locker room...
"First, my colleagues applauded me, the truth is that I am very happy. And, as soon as I picked up my phone, there was a message from my brother Inaki. He sent me a voice message, and the truth is that he told me that I had taken Williams' surname around the world of football."
Williams Sr. also tweeted out "Pure Cinema Jr. Starboy" in reference to his brother.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP STAGE
Wednesday
Croatia - Albania 2-2 (0-1)
/Kramaric 74, Gjasula 76 og - Laci 11, Gjasula 90+4/
Germany - Hungary 2-0 (1-0)
/Musiala 22, Gundogan 67/
Scotland - Switzerland 1-1 (1-1)
/McTominay 13 - Shaqiri 26/
Thursday
Slovenia - Serbia 1-1 (0-0)
/Karnicnik 69 - Jovic 90+5/
Denmark - England 1-1 (1-1)
/Hjulmand 34 - Kane 18/
Spain - Italy 1-0 (0-0)
/Calafiori 55 og/
Friday
16.00: (3.50) Slovakia (3.30) Ukraine (2.15)
19.00: (3.30) Poland (3.40) Austria (2.20)
22.00: (3.15) Netherlands (3.35) France (2.30)
***odds are subject to change***
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