Carlos Queiroz defends Thomas Partey after Wales friendly booing

Thomas Partey’s rape claims were a Premier League open secret – but now it’s all public. Now England must decide whether their stars will shake his hand at the World Cup, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

There weren’t many fans at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening. For a friendly between Wales and Ghana, maybe that wasn’t so much of a shock, but you’d be surprised how much noise can be generated in certain moments. One of those fell five minutes in. The Ghanaian right-back, Marvin Senaya, had just played inside to the big guy in the yellow No 5 shirt and it was as if his touch had triggered a switch. The booing started immediately. Whe…

Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial - The Zimbabwe Mail Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial

CARDIFF, Wales — Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has explained why he picked Thomas Partey in his World Cup squad while the former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting a trial in London on multiple charges of rape. Queiroz cited a presumption of innocence for Partey — who now plays in Spain for Villarreal and has pleaded not guilty — criticized the quick judgements of modern social media and spoke philosophically in comments late Monday ahead of a warmup g…

Carlos Queiroz defends Thomas Partey after Wales friendly booing

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has come to the defence of Thomas Partey after the midfielder was booed by sections of the crowd during the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw against Wales, insisting that individuals should not be condemned before legal proceedings are concluded. Partey, who is facing rape allegations, featured in the first half of Ghana’s final warm-up match before the Black Stars depart for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder’s appeara…