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Europa League: Nico Williams responds to Bruno Fernandes’ claims

Published

9 months ago

May 3, 2025

Athletic Club winger, Nico Williams has responded to Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes’ claims after their UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg tie.

Man United defeated the Spanish LaLiga club 3-0 in the Europa League encounter in Spain.

Two goals from Fernandes and a goal from Casemiro gave the Premier League club a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford.

After the match, Fernandes got into a heated argument with a journalist when he was asked for his opinion on the red card shown to Athletic Club player, Daniel Vivian.

The 30-year-old backed the referee’s decision to award Vivian a red card.

Recall that Vivian was sent off in the first half for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund inside the box, allowing Fernandes to convert the penalty.

But when asked by DAZN about Fernandes’ comments from Thursday night, El Correo reported Williams as saying he was aware of the Portuguese midfielder’s comments but refused to get drawn into any controversies.

“I saw what he said… In the end, everyone is free to think what they want. We are going to play it cool as always, without getting into controversy… and may the best team win,” Williams said.

Meanwhile, the Europa League semi-final second leg tie between Man United and Athletic Club will take place next Thursday at Old Trafford.

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2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

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23 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)