Ghana’s Thomas Partey speaks for first time since being denied Canada visa at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Ghana's Thomas Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was denied a Canadian visa but will play against England in the World Cup, with the Canadian court upholding his inadmissibility.

• Thomas Partey was denied a Canadian visa due to rape and sexual assault charges in London between 2020 and 2022
• Partey will face England in the World Cup after being cleared to play for Ghana
• Canadian court rejected Partey's appeal for visa relief, citing lawful inadmissibility under Canadian law