Ghana strongly criticises Canada for denying Thomas Partey a World Cup visa
The Ghanaian government has formally protested Canada's decision to deny a visa to footballer Thomas Partey, citing the decision as unfair due to pending criminal charges in the UK. Partey remains eligible to play in other upcoming matches in the US.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of international sports, immigration law, and the presumption of innocence in legal proceedings.
Thomas Partey is able to play for Ghana against England and Croatia in the US. Photograph: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Thomas Partey is able to play for Ghana against England and Croatia in the US. Photograph: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images Ghana football team Ghana strongly criticises Canada for denying Thomas Partey a World Cup visa ‘High-handed and extremely unfair,’ government says
The article balances the Ghanaian government's protest with the Canadian immigration spokesperson's explanation of sovereign law.
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