“The Black Stars of La Liga” // LaLiga and Black Arrow

PROJECT OVERVIEW

La Liga North America, in partnership with Black Arrow FC produced “The Black Stars of La Liga”, a three part series premiering on Andscape's YouTube Channel and ESPN+. In 15-20 minutes episodes, the series celebrates the cultural backgrounds and origins of three of La Liga’s brightest stars: Yunus Musah of Valencia CF, Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, and Iñaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao. Each episode shows how they have Settled into their local communities and Clubs, as they learn about the diverse people and players who comprise both.

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Yunus Musah – Citizen of the World

Born in the United States to Ghanaian parents, Musah grew up in Italy and England before joining Valencia CF in 2019. In this episode, Musah recalls his global upbringing and how it made him the person, and footballer, he is today. The polyglot also discusses his decision to commit to the United States National Team over Ghana, Italy and England.

Alexander Isak – The Swedish Eritrean Footballer

Set on the shores of the Bay of Biscay in Spain's Basque Country, Real Sociedad is a reflection of the people, culture and history of the city while serving as a unifying institution to the community. One of the club's young stars is Alexander Isak. Born in Sweden to Eritrean parents, the 22-year-old reflects on his heritage, growing up in Sweden and moving to Spain as a teenager when he signed with Los Txuri-Urdin in 2019.

Iñaki Williams – A Long Journey, New Beginnings

Iñaki Williams wouldn't be where he is today if it wasn't for his parents. In search of a better life for their family, they left Ghana and endured a harrowing journey through the African desert in an attempt to get to Spain. Eventually settling in Bilbao, Iñaki and younger brother, Nico, were born in the Basque Country, making them eligible to play for Athletic Club—a dream, honor and privilege for the Williams' brothers, especially given the sacrifices their parents made decades prior.