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”Monkey”: Watch Nico Williams goal after racial abuse by Athletico Madrid fans

Spanish born Ghanaian, Nico Williams faces racism in Spanish La liga during their game against Athletico Madrid on the 27th April, 2024.

The Spain forward Nico Williams said he was targeted by shouts of “monkey” while he took a corner kick in the first half at Metropolitano Stadium. When he later scored Athletic’s goal, he appeared to respond to the insults by running past the stands and tapping his forearm in reference to his skin color.

Atletico captain Koke Resurrección condemned the incident, saying he and his teammates “were with Nico.”

“These things shouldn’t happen in soccer,” Koke said.

The Spanish league has been unable to stop repeated acts of verbal racist attacks against players, with Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior being consistently targeted.

The first trial against a fan accused of racial abuse in Spanish professional soccer is waiting to be scheduled. The case involved Nico’s brother Iñaki Williams, who was insulted by an Espanyol supporter in a match in 2020.

Watch the video below:

 

Source: Thepressradio.com| 2024

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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