Ghana’s Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup due to rape charges (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana's Thomas Partey lost a court challenge to enter Canada for the World Cup due to rape charges in Britain, leading to his exclusion from the match against Panama.

• Ghana's Thomas Partey lost court challenge to enter Canada for World Cup due to rape charges
• Ottawa denied visa for Partey over British charges, blocking him from playing against Panama
• Ghana's foreign minister called Canada's decision 'high-handed and extremely unfair'
• IRCC stated Canada's immigration laws apply regardless of hosting major events
• Partey faces seven rape charges and one sexual assault charge in Britain, which he denies