Ghana Coach Queiroz Explains World Cup Selection of Partey While Player Awaits Trial
Queiroz cited the presumption of innocence and said social media judgments should not override his decision to include Partey.
- Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz defended his decision to select Thomas Partey for the World Cup, citing the presumption of innocence ahead of a warm-up match in Wales on Monday.
- The 32-year-old Partey is awaiting trial in London on multiple rape charges dating to his time with Arsenal; the midfielder has pleaded not guilty to all allegations.
- Morocco full-back Achraf Hakimi faces similar charges awaiting trial in Paris, while Queiroz prepares his team for their first World Cup game against Panama in Toronto on June 17.
- Criticizing "quick judgements of modern social media," Queiroz said "let the river flow" and emphasized keeping professional focus away from external pressures affecting his squad.
- Making their fifth World Cup appearance in six editions, the Black Stars aim to surpass their 2010 South Africa performance when Uruguay denied them a semifinal spot in a 1-1 game.
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Ghana coach Queiroz explains World Cup selection of Partey while player awaits trial
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has explained why he picked Thomas Partey in his World Cup squad while the former Arsenal player is awaiting a trial in London on multiple charges of rape.
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Addis Ababa, May 25, 2018 (FMC) Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been included in the Ghana national team squad for the World Cup. Thomas Partey, who has been accused of sexual assault by four women between 2020 and 2022, has denied all allegations. The 32-year-old is currently playing for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and has been linked with a move away from the club. Ghana FA President Kurt Okraku has called Thomas a "vice presi…
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