Broadcast cuts away from Thomas Partey handshake during England vs Ghana match amid ongoing legal case
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Josh Lawless
Summary
The article reports on the England vs Ghana pre-match handshake, where broadcast cameras cut away from Thomas Partey. Partey started for Ghana after being denied entry to Canada for their previous match due to visa issues related to his criminal charges. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault. The article covers the diplomatic fallout, including FIFA's statement and Ghana's government criticism of Canada's decision.
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Ghana's government calling the decision 'extremely' unfair
he had put 'no' on his application form when asked if he had 'ever been charged for any criminal'
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