Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for the World Cup opener against Panama due to his pending legal charges, with FIFA stating it does not handle immigration decisions.

• Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada for World Cup opener against Panama
• Partey faces seven rape charges and one sexual assault charge, pleading not guilty
• Fifa states it does not handle immigration processes, leaving visa decisions to host countries
• Canadian immigration rules state that those with criminal charges may be denied entry