Nico Williams and the Cancelled Dinner with Athletic Club Directors
Nico Williams Sparks Tensions
On Saturday, FC Barcelona will face Athletic Club at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys at 19:00 hours on DAZN. However, the traditional dinner between the two clubs' directors has been called off. The Barcelona board, led by president Joan Laporta, had invited Athletic executives for a meal prior to the match in Montjuïc. The Basque club's board cancelled the dinner citing their busy schedule due to Aste Nagusia, a major festival in Bilbao, which runs until Sunday.
Impact on Club Relations
The cancellation of the dinner hints at deteriorating relations between the two clubs, particularly after Barcelona's strong interest in signing Nico Williams this summer. This pursuit has caused discomfort in San Mamés, which likely influenced the decision to call off the meeting.
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