Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial
- Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz defended his decision to select Thomas Partey for the World Cup, citing presumption of innocence for the midfielder ahead of a warm-up match in Wales on Monday.
- The 32-year-old Partey is awaiting trial in London on multiple rape charges from his time with Arsenal, though the midfielder has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
- Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi faces similar charges in Paris, while Queiroz prepares Ghana for their World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17.
- Criticizing modern social media's "quick judgements," Queiroz said "let events run its normal course, let the river flow" and keep distractions away from his professional duties.
- Making their fifth World Cup appearance in six editions, the Black Stars aim to surpass their 2010 South Africa performance, where Uruguay denied them a semifinal spot in a 1-1 match.
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Former Arsenal player joins World Cup squad despite rape charges
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who serves as the team's vice-captain, is part of the country's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite the former Arsenal star facing multiple rape charges in the United Kingdom.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has included Thomas Partey in the World Cup squad on the basis of the presumption of innocence, despite the former Arsenal player facing trial in London on multiple rape charges.
FA to consider if England players shake hands with former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey
The FA is considering how England's squad should approach the pre-match handshake with former Arsenal player Thomas Partey when they face Ghana at the World Cup later this month.The two nations meet in Boston on June 23 for their second group stage fixture, with Villarreal midfielder included in Ghana's 26-man squad.He faces trial in the UK on seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, charges to which he has entered not guilty pleas.…
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Independent EspañolGhanaian technician Carlos Queiroz explained why he called Thomas Partey for the World Cup when Arsenal's former midfielder is awaiting trial in London on multiple rape charges.
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