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Why Arsenal need to get over recent transfer disappointment by landing Nico Williams

After landing the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years last season, Arsenal may have thought that procuring elite-level players would be that much easier this summer.

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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams could be the difference against Canada

Voted best goalkeeper at the last AFCON and nominated for the Ballon d'Or best goalkeeper award, Ronwen Williams is the linchpin of the South African system at this World Cup. As South Africa prepares for a historic round of 16 clash against Canada, the Canadian forwards will need to be clinical or risk facing the world’s leading penalty shootout specialist.

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Injury-hit Spain facing winger crisis ahead of World Cup knockout stages

Spain may have left Guadalajara with a 1-0 win over ⁠Uruguay and top spot in World Cup Group H, but their night was marred by injuries ‌to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino that could leave the European ‌champions scrambling for answers on the wings.

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Why South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job in a penalty shoot-out

If the first knockout clash at the World Cup on Sunday is ⁠forced to post-match penalties, then South Africa's Ronwen Williams is just the man for the job.

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South Africa getting that 'feel good' factor back as they plot win over South Korea

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams says the belief is back in the side following their draw with Czech Republic this week and they are confident they can get the win they need against South Korea to advance to the knockout rounds at the World Cup.

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Captain Williams backs Bafana Bafana game-plan but one former national team star disagrees

South Africa were handed a lesson in the clinical nature of teams at the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in their Group A opener on Thursday that could have been much worse.

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Lamine Yamal & Nico Williams to miss Peru friendly but set to be ready for World Cup opener

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said ⁠on Sunday that Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Victor Munoz are on track to be available for ‌their World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.

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Nottingham Forest set to offer Williams improved contract with clubs circling

Nottingham Forest are set to offer Neco Williams an improved contract at the City Ground.

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Perth-born Ryan Williams scores in record breaking debut for India national team

A journeyman Australian has emerged as an unlikely saviour of Indian football after the 32-year-old took just four minutes to score on his debut for the country and made a small piece of history.

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Inaki Williams leads side with two assists as Athletic Club beat Real Betis

Athletic Club reignited their push for European qualification with a 2-1 victory over Real Betis in LaLiga, as the Lions held on at the San Mamés Stadium to end their four-match winless run.