Inaki Williams' Incredible Gesture to Real Betis Defender Warms Hearts

• Inaki Williams returned to action for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga last Thursday
• The striker featured as Athletic Club held Real Betis at Benito Villamarin
• Real Betis defender Luiz Felipe lost his father before the La Liga game

Black Stars forward Inaki Williams spent his time after Athletic Bilbao's game against Real Betis to console defender Luiz Felipe.

Felipe was red carded in the final minute of the goalless stalemate at the Benito Villamarin after a heated confrontation with Ernesto Valverde following his tackle on Iker Munian.

The defender before the game had lost his father and which seems that have taken a toll on him during the clash. Felipe was given the option of not playing against Bilbao but decided to feature.

According to Estadio Deportivo, Williams went to Felipe after the match to commiserate with him following the passing of the player's father, Luiz Carlos Silva.

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Meanwhile, Williams was a handful for the Betis defender, causing troubles for the hosts despite failing to score.

The Ghana international has been a key figure at Athletic Bilbao, and he is currently on a run of over 200 successive game in La Liga.

The 28-year-old, who had a tough World Cup with the Black Stars is on the radar of several clubs in Europe.

However, Bilbao will not let their prized asset leave in the winter transfer window.

Williams brothers make international debuts

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Athletic Bilbao stars, Inaki and Nico Williams, have been handed their debuts by Ghana and Spain, respectively, over the weekend.

Inaki, the eldest of the two brothers, came on in the second half as the Black Stars of Ghana suffered defeat to Brazil, while Nico featured for Spain against Switzerland.

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Inaki Williams had previously represented Spain in the past but decided to switch nationality in June after changes in the FIFA eligibility rules.

Williams talks about 2010 World Cup

Inaki Williams has disclosed that he was left heartbroken after Asamoah Gyan missed the penalty that could have sent Ghana through to the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup.

A young Williams followed the exploits of Ghana at the competition due to his parents heritage.

Twelve years down the lane, Williams, who was born in Spain decided to represent Ghana, and memories of the 2010 World Cup remain fresh on his mind.