Spanish football club that appeared in Ghanaian coverage regarding player transfers and matches in 2026.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Dortmund vs Villarreal Lille vs Real Betis You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesnewsplus.com/newspapers). …
Mourinho not feeling pressure to win Champions League ..as Madrid face Inter todayJoy Online
… Striker Nicolas Jackson, valued at about £65m, was completing a medical at Villa Park on Thursday as he prepares to reunite with his former Villarreal manager, Unai Emery. …
Chelsea agree £7.5m fee for Villa’s MartinezJoy Online
… Alvarez has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and after being booed by Atletico supporters on Sunday during their draw with Villarreal, the 26-year-old missed training on Wednesday. …
‘0% chance’ – Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer rowJoy Online
… The deal remains subject to personal terms being agreed, but negotiations are at an advanced stage, with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery having played under the Villa boss at Spanish club Villarreal. …
Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea’s JacksonJoy Online
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans amid speculation about his future as his side drew with Villarreal in La Liga. …
Alvarez booed by own fans in Atletico drawJoy Online
… irmed the signing on Friday, unveiling the experienced midfielder on its social media platforms and describing him as a “legend”, while adding that the move “just feels right.” The transfer brings Partey’s European career to an end, following a season with Spanish side Villarreal …
Partey begins new chapter in Saudi Arabia with Al ShababJoy Online
… The 33-year-old midfielder is looking to begin a new chapter in his career after leaving Villarreal. …
Partey undergoes medical ahead of Al Shabab move in Saudi ArabiaThe Ghanaian Times
… Achieving success on the football field is now his challenge. “It’s a new stage of life that’s making me very happy”, Bautista Agut said on Instagram. “May the good start continue!” Bautista Agut returns to football after playing for Villarreal’s youth teams until the age of 14, …
Ex-tennis player scores on football debutThe Chronicle
… He ended his playing career in 2018 after appearing for 10 clubs, with his most memorable spells at Spanish clubs Villarreal and Atletico Madrid. …
Forlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coachJoy Online
… He ended his playing career in 2018 after appearing for 10 clubs, with his most memorable spells at Villarreal and Atletico Madrid in Spain. …
Forlan agrees to become interim Uruguay head coachReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said he is not feeling added pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell at the club ahead of their opener against Inter Milan today. Mourinho stated that his current spell has nothing to do with his first stint, when the Champions League eluded him, and that Real Madrid need to reach stability to achieve something great.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the 33-year-old Argentina international set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. The move follows concerns over Robert Sanchez's recent performances and comes days before the transfer deadline.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid have dismissed Barcelona president Joan Laporta's claim that a €100m offer for forward Julian Alvarez remains on the table, stating there is "0% chance" of selling him to the club. Atletico condemned Barcelona's campaign, saying the player has been victimised and that Barcelona has harmed them economically and socially.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by his own fans while warming up and coming on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw with Villarreal, as speculation mounts about his departure ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline. Alvarez indicated during the World Cup his desire to leave to "fulfil my dream" and has been linked with Arsenal and Barcelona.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has joined Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab as a free agent, ending his European career after a season with Villarreal. The 33-year-old made 167 appearances and scored nine goals for Arsenal over five years before his move to Spain.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has undergone medical tests in Saudi Arabia ahead of signing a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab as a free agent, with final documentation being processed.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Roberto Bautista Agut, a 38-year-old former Wimbledon semi-finalist who retired from tennis a month ago, has signed for Spanish seventh-tier club CD Els Ibarsos and scored twice in a 4-2 win on his debut in a pre-season match. He previously played for Villarreal's youth teams before pursuing a tennis career.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Diego Forlan, the former Manchester United striker, has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach following Marcelo Bielsa's departure. Forlan will lead the national team through autumn friendlies before a permanent manager is appointed by early 2027.
7 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has agreed to become Uruguay's interim head coach, succeeding Marcelo Bielsa who stepped down after the team's World Cup group-stage exit. Forlan, 47, will oversee friendlies this autumn before a permanent manager is appointed by the end of 2026 or early 2027.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey, who pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022, was booed by England fans and faced jeers during the match.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Thomas Partey has declared himself ready to play in Ghana's upcoming World Cup fixture against England after missing the opening 1-0 victory over Panama due to visa complications. The 33-year-old Villarreal player said he is prepared to strengthen Ghana's midfield as the team looks to build on momentum toward the knockout stage.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England's FA will not direct players on whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their FIFA World Cup Group D match on Tuesday. Partey, who faces criminal charges in England but denies all allegations, is expected to feature after visa issues ruled him out of Ghana's opening win over Panama.
21 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's Federal Court has upheld the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, preventing him from playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. The court prioritised national security and immigration integrity over athletic privilege, ruling that the visa application contained a misrepresentation regarding past criminal charges.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey has been ruled ineligible for Ghana's opening 2026 World Cup match against Panama after a Canadian Federal Court upheld his entry ban; the midfielder was denied a visa due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom relating to allegations against him.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup match against Panama after failing to disclose ongoing sexual violence criminal proceedings in the UK. Partey, 33, pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations from four different women between 2020 and 2022.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's appeal to overturn a Canadian visa denial has been dismissed, preventing him from playing in Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match against Panama on Wednesday. Partey, a Villarreal player, was denied entry after his visa application falsely claimed he had not been charged with any criminal offences, when he faces multiple counts of rape and sexual assault in London.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has criticized Canada's decision to deny a visa to footballer Thomas Partey, arguing it contradicts the presumption of innocence under common law. Partey, facing rape and sexual assault charges in the UK but pleading not guilty, will miss Ghana's opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama in Toronto.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has filed for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey's visa was denied due to ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK, where he faces seven rape charges and one count of sexual assault.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The multi-country format has created a fragmented legal landscape for international athletes, as securing entry into one host nation does not guarantee passage into another, leaving Ghana's squad separated by geopolitical borders.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports and Foreign Affairs ministries are engaging with Canadian immigration authorities to challenge a visa refusal for midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Partey faces charges of seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in London, which he has pleaded not guilty to; Canada cited this in refusing him entry, though FIFA stated it does not oversee host country visa decisions.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Foreign Ministry formally protested Canada's refusal of a temporary residence visa to Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, calling the decision unfair and inconsistent with the presumption of innocence, as it was based on ongoing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom with no conviction. The government has initiated diplomatic engagements with Canadian authorities to seek a review of the decision.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is seeking a review of Canada's denial of a visa to Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey ahead of the Black Stars' opening World Cup match against Panama in Toronto. Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the government has engaged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to challenge the decision, while Partey remains eligible for Ghana's other group matches.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, appointed in May 2025, though the team won only one of 11 games before warm-ups. The hosts, grouped with Canada, Switzerland and Bosnia and Herzegovina, aim for a more solid defensive approach after their poor 2022 campaign.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →