Soccer-Fighting racism in Spain is my lifelong mission, Williams says


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Final - Spain v England - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - July 14, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams reacts REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

(Reuters) - Spain forward Nico Williams said fighting racism was his life goal following multiple incidents of racist abuse against Black players in the country, including himself, and Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

The Athletic Bilbao forward suffered racist abuse at Atletico Madrid last season, leading the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to order a partial closure of Atletico's south stand for two matches.

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