Canada refuses to allow Ghana’s Thomas Partey into country after visa appeal – despite being let in by US (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada denied Thomas Partey a visa despite US approval, citing ongoing UK criminal proceedings against him, affecting his participation in the World Cup opener but allowing him to play later matches.

• Canada's federal court dismissed a motion to review Thomas Partey's visa denial
• Partey faces criminal charges in the UK and was denied entry to Canada due to ongoing legal proceedings
• The US granted Partey a visa, allowing him to train and play in the World Cup for Ghana