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… 27, Ghana (Last club: Auxerre) – Thomas Meunier, 34, Belgium (Last club: Lille) – Luka Modric, 40, Croatia (Last club: AC Milan) – Abdul Mumin, 27, Ghana (Last club: Rayo Vallecano) – Orjan Nyland, 35, Norway (Last club: Sevilla) – Thomas Partey, 32, Ghana (Last club: Villarreal …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveJoy Online
… There were boos from the crowd at Boston Stadium as the Villarreal and former Arsenal midfielder’s name was read out over the public address system before the Group L match, while his touches of the ball were regularly met with jeers. …
Spence appears not to shake hands with ParteyJoy Online
… The 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder, who missed Ghana’s opening 1-0 victory over Panama due to immigration and visa complications that prevented him from entering Canada before the start of the tournament, said he is now fully prepared to join the team’s campaign and contribute …
Partey declares readiness for England showdown as Black Stars eye group leadJoy Online
… The Villarreal midfielder is expected to make his first appearance of the tournament after missing Ghana’s dramatic victory over Panama. …
England players to make own call on Partey handshake ahead of Ghana showdownJoy Online
… The ruling effectively isolates the 33-year-old Villarreal midfielder from his team ahead of the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. …
Canada’s visa denial for Ghana’s Thomas Partey sets precedent for World Cup host nationsJoy Online
… Partey clinched the Europa League title with Atletico Madrid in 2018 Talent never in doubt From the dusty pitches of Odometah to spells at Leganés, Atlético Madrid, Arsenal and Villarreal, Partey’s rise has been built on intelligence and technical excellence rather than mere hype …
2026 World Cup: What would Ghana lose without Thomas Partey against Panama?Joy Online
… Partey, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, has played more than 50 times for Ghana, having made his debut in June 2016. …
Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrestJoy Online
… The Villarreal player, formerly of Arsenal, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London’s Metropolitan Police. …
2026 World Cup: Ghana fails in bid to have Partey’s Canada visa denial overturnedJoy Online
… The former Arsenal midfielder, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, is currently facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom. …
‘Where is the presumption of innocence?’ – Tuah-Yeboah on Partey visa refusalJoy Online
… p Canada told the BBC: ”Canada has been consistent that hosting major events does not change Canada’s immigration laws. “Every person seeking to come to Canada is assessed individually, based on the facts available and the law that applies.” Partey, now at Spanish side Villarreal …
Ghana challenges Partey’s visa denial in courtParis St Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League match on Tuesday, with goals from Doue, Hernandez, Vitinha and Ruiz, handing Barcelona their first defeat of the season despite Barcelona's perfect record coming into the match.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Paris St Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League match on Tuesday, with goals from Doue, Hernandez, Vitinha and Ruiz, handing Barcelona their first defeat of the season despite Barcelona's perfect record coming into the match.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Paris St-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 at Parc des Princes in a Champions League encounter, with goals from Desire Doue, Vitinha, Lamine Yamal, and Fabian Ruiz. The victory ends Barcelona's 11-match unbeaten run at the start of their season.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr received a four-game ban for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair in a match against Villarreal, forcing him to miss games including El Clasico against Barcelona. Manager Jose Mourinho criticised the timing of the announcement, which came two hours before Real Madrid's Champions League match against Roma, calling the decision "shameless."
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Villarreal defeated Napoli 3–1 at home to secure their first Champions League win in eight matches, ending a run of seven consecutive defeats in the competition. The La Liga side came from 1–0 down to claim victory.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Gordon scored his first competitive goal for Barcelona in their 3-0 victory over Getafe, with his deflected shot from 18 yards opening the scoring after 78 seconds. Barcelona's win was their eighth consecutive in La Liga this season, matching their best start from 2013-14.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
9 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has urged fans to be patient with 19-year-old Ivorian defender Yan Diomande, who joined the club from RB Leipzig over the summer. Figo said it is normal for Diomande to adapt step by step and that he will become more prominent as he settles into the club.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo has defended 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande's slow start at the club, calling for patience as the summer signing adapts to LaLiga under manager Jose Mourinho. Diomande has made seven top-flight appearances, mostly off the bench, and Figo believes he will contribute more as he settles in.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid with a three-year contract to restore stability after two trophyless seasons, but tensions have already resurfaced seven league matches in, highlighted by a recent defeat to Atletico Madrid that has left supporters questioning the team's consistency.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →