Thomas Partey Blocked From Ghana’s World Cup Opener in Canada

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Thomas Partey Blocked From Ghana’s World Cup Opener in Canada

Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto after Canada refused his visa, FIFA confirmed. The midfielder, charged in London with seven counts of rape and one sexual assault, has pleaded not guilty and awaits trial. FIFA said host governments decide immigration cases. Partey remains eligible for Ghana’s England and Croatia matches in the United States.

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