Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener
Summary
Thomas Partey, a Ghana midfielder, cannot play in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Canada because his visa was denied. He is currently waiting for a trial in the United Kingdom on rape charges and will miss the match against Panama in Toronto but can play later games in the United States.Key Facts
- Thomas Partey was denied a Canadian visa and cannot enter the country for Ghana’s opening World Cup match.
- The Canadian government decides who gets a visa based on laws and facts, regardless of the event.
- FIFA said it does not control visa approvals or immigration decisions for host countries.
- Partey is awaiting a trial in the UK on multiple rape charges but has pleaded not guilty.
- Ghana’s first World Cup match is against Panama in Toronto on June 22.
- Partey can play in later matches in the US on June 23 and June 27.
- Another World Cup player, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, is also facing similar legal charges in Paris.
- Ghana has participated in five of the last six World Cups.
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