Ghana Midfielder Partey Loses Bid to Enter Canada for World Cup Match in Toronto
A Federal Court judge has dismissed Thomas Partey’s bid for emergency relief after Canada denied the Ghana midfielder entry for the FIFA World Cup. Justice Roger Lafrenière, who heard the application Tuesday morning, rejected Partey’s request to temporarily override Canada’s decision and allow him to travel to Toronto for Ghana’s opening match against Panama on [...]
TL;DR
- Federal Court judge dismissed Thomas Partey's bid for emergency relief.
- Canada denied Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey entry for the FIFA World Cup.
- Partey's request to override Canada's decision was rejected.
- He remains in the United States with the Ghana team.
- Partey awaits trial in England on seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
- He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.