England player refuses Thomas Partey handshake before Ghana match (opens original article in a new tab)

An England player refused to shake hands with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match. Partey is facing multiple rape and sexual charges, and the Football Association did not issue guidance on the matter.

• An England player refused to shake hands with Thomas Partey before a World Cup match.
• Partey is facing multiple rape and sexual charges and has pleaded not guilty.
• The Football Association did not provide guidance to the England squad on shaking hands with Partey.