Nico Williams battles injuries while celebrating birthday and relationship at the World Cup

Spanish winger Nico Williams turned 24 on 12 July and marked the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post from his girlfriend, Ainhi García, an artificial‑intelligence specialist who shared photos and wrote, “Feliz vida a la persona que ilumina la mía. Te quiero.” Williams replied, “Te amo, pequeña.”

Williams has spent the season fighting a severe pubalgia that kept him out for months, caused intense pain, vomiting after matches and required injections. He described the ordeal as “a season of shit” and said the injections made him “vomit at home, had fever.” The injury threatened his participation in the World Cup, but medical staff confirmed he is now symptom‑free and available for Spain. He credited his family’s support and a deep conversation with coach Luis de la Fuente, likening it to a “father‑son” talk. Despite limited minutes at the tournament, Williams remains optimistic about helping Spain pursue the title.

The story highlights both his personal milestone – a public birthday celebration with García – and his ongoing physical challenges that have shaped his World Cup campaign.