Thomas Partey faces England teammates amid ongoing legal issues
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Thomas Partey prepares to face England in their World Cup match on June 21 in Boston, following accusations of rape, which he has denied. The Football Association has left it to players, including former Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, to decide on the pre-match handshake with Partey. He recently finished a season with Villarreal and will depart the club at the end of his contract this month.
- •Match between Ghana and England occurs on June 21 in Boston.
- •Thomas Partey denies allegations of rape ahead of the match.
- •The FA allows England players to decide on handshaking with Partey.
- •Partey completed a season with Villarreal and will be released soon.
- •Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are among his former Arsenal teammates.
- 11:11 AMThe Guardian Sport — Thomas Partey in spotlight as he faces England and former Arsenal teammates after rape charges
"Ghana midfielder has denied all accusations as he prepares to begin his World Cup campaign in Boston on Tuesday The Football Association has remained coy over what will happen when England line up for their next World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday and come up against a familiar opponent in Thomas Partey. The former Arsenal midfielder played for Villarreal this season, but will be released at the end of his contract this month. In the pre-match ceremony, all players are expected to shake hands with opponents, and the FA will leave England’s players to decide whether they wish to go through the ritual with Partey. The squad includes two of his former club-mates, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Continue reading...
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