Ghana's Thomas Partey Denied Canada Entry, to Miss World Cup Match

Ghanaian star soccer player Thomas Partey is expected to miss his national team's opening FIFA World Cup match next week. This follows his reported denial of entry into Canada.

Partey, a prominent player for Ghana, also plays for Villarreal CF in Spain's club soccer league. His absence will affect the national team's lineup for their initial fixture in the tournament.

The denial of entry to Canada occurs while Partey is facing charges in the United Kingdom. These charges include seven counts of rape.

According to The Hill, these circumstances led to Partey's inability to participate in the upcoming World Cup match.