Inaki Williams calls for punishment of Espanyol fans over racist abuse towards Athletic Bilbao teammate

Athletic Bilbao vice-captain Inaki Williams has called for action against Espanyol fans who racially abused his teammate, Maroan Sannadi, during a match at the RCDE Stadium.

The Moroccan international was subjected to racist insults in the first half, prompting Williams to alert the referee and activate football’s anti-racism protocol.

A stadium announcement was made, warning that further abuse could halt the match. Williams condemned the incident, recalling his own past experiences with racism at Espanyol.

He urged for greater awareness and punishment for offenders, emphasizing that true football fans should not tolerate such behavior.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Williams detailing the incident post-game. Racism remains a persistent issue in Spanish football, despite increasing sanctions, sparking debate over the effectiveness of current measures.