Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest
Summary
Thomas Partey, a Ghanaian football player, was not allowed to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup match against Panama because he did not tell Canadian officials about ongoing legal charges against him in the UK. Partey faces trial next year for several serious charges, but he denies the accusations. Ghana's coach said they are waiting for the decision and will use the players available.Key Facts
- Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter Canada for a World Cup match due to unresolved criminal charges in the UK.
- Canadian courts rejected Ghana's appeal to allow Partey into the country for the game.
- Partey did not inform Canadian officials about multiple sexual assault charges pending against him.
- He faces seven charges of rape and one of sexual assault, with the alleged incidents occurring between 2020 and 2022.
- Partey pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to stand trial next year.
- Partey currently plays for the Spanish club Villarreal and has been a Ghana national team player since 2016.
- Ghana’s coach, Carlos Queiroz, expressed readiness to proceed with the team as decisions are made.
- Ghana’s upcoming World Cup matches are against England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27, both in the USA.
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