Thomas Partey of Ghana has been denied entry into Canada for an upcoming match due to ongoing sexual assault charges. He will remain in the US for the team's other games. Canada's decision highlights the country's immigration policies regarding individuals facing serious legal allegations.
Ghanaian national football team star Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada for the 2026 World Cup due to pending sexual assault charges in the UK. FIFA confirmed the decision, stating that host countries have the final say on immigration. Partey, currently on bail, was able to enter the US for pre-tournament training but faces potential re-entry issues if Ghana advances to matches held in Canada.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada due to ongoing rape and sexual assault charges. The FIFA World Cup participant will miss Ghana's match against Panama.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada due to rape and sexual assault charges, preventing him from playing in his team's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. FIFA confirmed the visa refusal, stating they do not control host country immigration processes.
Three off-duty Toronto police officers were arrested in Barcelona, Spain, in connection with a sexual assault on May 13. The officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi after she refused their advances. The incident adds to existing scrutiny of the Toronto police force due to recent corruption allegations.
