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“high-handed and extremely unfair”. These are the words the Ghanian government has used to describe the ruling that has Thomas Partey missing Ghana’s opening game in Canada. Partey, 32, has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022.
He is due to stand trial next year.
A statement, from the Ghana government said it is “pursuing active diplomatic engagements” with Canadian officials and hopes to reverse the decision.
It read: “The decision is understood to be based on pending criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom that have not resulted in any conviction.
“The government of Ghana reaffirms the fundamental legal principle of the presumption of innocence, a cornerstone of justice.”
The government said it will “explore and pursue all available remedies to ensure full and fair consideration of all factual issues”.
On the Canadian government website, rules on visiting the country state: “If you have committed or been convicted of a crime, you may not be allowed into Canada.”
Partey remains at the Ghana base in Boston and he hopes to feature in games against England and Croatia
The United States kicked off their World Cup campaign in style with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, while co-hosts Canada made history with a dramatic late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
According to Malta Today, Canada trailed for much of the match in Toronto before rescuing a point in front of a jubilant home crowd. The result marked Canada’s first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup after losing all six of their previous tournament matches.
Earlier in Los Angeles, the US raced into a 3-0 halftime lead and never looked back, comfortably dispatching Paraguay in their Group D opener.
The results followed Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa in the tournament’s opening match.
The government of Ghana says it intends to pursue legal action before Canada’s federal court against the “extremely unfair” decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to the country.
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The government of Ghana says it intends to pursue legal action before Canada’s federal court against the “extremely unfair” decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to the country.
The Ghana government statement said the ruling is “understood to be based on pending criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom that have not resulted in any conviction or judicial finding of guilt”.
🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Ghana’s government strongly disagrees with Canada’s decision of not allowing Thomas Partey in their country, and has asked Canadian authorities to reconsider.
Ghana’s Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, said the decision is based on “very weak grounds” because being charged with a crime does not mean someone is guilty.
He pointed out that Partey is still free to live and travel in England while awaiting trial, and said it is surprising that Canada is treating the charges as if they were a conviction.
The United States may have cruised to a 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay, but concern remains over captain Christian Pulisic’s fitness. The US star was substituted at halftime after suffering a kick to his left calf.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino said Pulisic had difficulty walking after the first half, but both player and manager insisted the substitution was precautionary.
Pulisic remains optimistic and hopes to be fit for the USA’s next Group D clash against Australia. The 27-year-old was influential before his early exit, providing an assist in the hosts’ record-breaking victory.
Brazil will start their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign without superstar forward Neymar after a calf injury ruled him out of Saturday’s Group F opener against Morocco.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the 34-year-old has not trained since joining the squad and could miss the entire group stage as he continues rehabilitation. Brazil will also face Haiti and Scotland in their remaining group matches.
Despite fitness concerns, Ancelotti said Neymar’s experience and leadership remain valuable to the squad chasing a record sixth World Cup title.
Morocco, meanwhile, insist the injury setback will not affect their preparations. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his side had planned for both scenarios, while captain Achraf Hakimi admitted he would have loved to face the Brazilian star.
A contentious moment in Canada’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina has sparked debate among BBC pundits. Goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj’s follow-through after punching the ball led to him colliding with Canada’s Tani Oluwaseyi. While former England captain Wayne Rooney argued it was a ‘clear red card’ due to the dangerous follow-through, ex-assistant referee Darren Cann believes the goalkeeper won the ball cleanly, making it not a red card offense. Olivier Giroud saw both perspectives, understanding a striker’s frustration while acknowledging the goalkeeper’s action.
Gunners Eye Greek Talent! Arsenal are weighing a move for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis. The Greek international has been offered to the club, with sporting director Andrea Berta actively pursuing the deal. Arsenal’s recruitment expert Maurizio Micheli recently scouted the 24-year-old in Sweden. Manager Mikel Arteta reportedly backs the £35m signing.
Crystal Palace nears a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage, set to become their new head coach. The 47-year-old Frenchman will replace Oliver Glasner, who departed at season’s end. Palace is finalizing the financial terms to bring Sage from Lens, where he led them to a Ligue 1 second-place finish and a historic Coupe de France win.
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