📸 Yet again: Nico Williams mural vandalised once more
First, it happened once. Athletic fixed it, and 24 hours later it was vandalized again. And this Sunday, it has happened once more. Nico Williams' mural has once again been the target of an attack.
This time, the individuals who attacked the mural left a message: "Nico, leave. We will always defend our badge at all times."
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This is not the first act of vandalism against the mural. Earlier this month, it was cleaned after being marked with insults, only to be attacked again with blue paint amid rumors about the younger Williams possibly moving to the Catalan club.
The repeated incidents suggest a growing rift between the player and some fans, who see his possible departure as a betrayal of the club's values. A tension that helps none of the parties involved in this case.
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