Because Canada denied him admission, Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his country’s first World Cup match in Toronto versus Panama.
Partly, 32, has pled not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in connection with accusations from four women between 2020 and 2022. Next year, he will appear in court.
FIFA verified that the Canadian government rejected his visa application. They said that the host government, not FIFA, makes visa decisions. The Canadian government website says that anyone with convictions or criminal charges could be refused admission.
A US Customs agent said Partey entered the US after obtaining a visa, even if they are aware of his continuing trial, as he has not been found guilty. They evaluate admittance on a case-by-case basis and directed inquiries about Canada’s entry rejection to that nation.
If the player is here with me, my response is simple, Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz remarked with confidence in picking Partey.
Ghana will take on Croatia on June 27 and England in their second Group L game on June 23. Partey could still play in these matches. Should Ghana place second, they could go back to Canada for the last 32 on July 2.
Partey is not the only one dealing with entrance problems. At a Chicago airport, Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was questioned before entry was permitted; Iran had to move their base to Mexico and had further problems with visa denials.
Though he had the necessary travel documents, Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States because of suspected ties to terrorist organizations.
