Athletic Bilbao captain Iñaki Williams returns to training after World Cup break

Athletic Bilbao captain Iñaki Williams rejoined the squad at the club’s Lezama facilities this week, ending a three‑week vacation granted to players who featured in the recent World Cup. Williams had been with the Ghana national team, which was eliminated by Colombia in the round of 16, and he returned home after watching his brother Nico lift the Spanish World Cup trophy.

The team’s pre‑season under new German coach Edin Terzic continued with a friendly against CD Eibar, finishing in a 2‑2 draw. Eibar’s forward suffered a swollen ankle early in the match, and the Athletic side displayed a more balanced performance compared with earlier training games.