Nico Williams criticizes tackle from Uruguay's Nicolas de la Cruz

In Spain's 1-0 victory over Uruguay on June 27, Nico Williams criticized Nicolas de la Cruz for a tackle that injured him. Williams, who entered the match in the 76th minute, described the incident as 'completely unnecessary' and indicated he would likely miss at least Spain's upcoming World Cup last-32 fixture. The challenge, which occurred late in the match and resulted in a booking for de la Cruz, left Williams emotional, as he stated it was 'one of the worst days of my life' due to ongoing injury issues this season with Athletic Club. The Spanish Football Federation reported that his injury is classified as 'moderate' and suggested that he might return later in the tournament.

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