Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused (opens in new tab)

Player had been due to play against Panama in TorontoFifa says decision made by Canadian governmentThe Ghana defender Thomas Partey will miss their opening World Cup game against Panama after being refused a visa to Canada, where the game is being staged in Toronto.In a statement to the Athletic, Fifa said: “Fifa can confirm that player Thomas Partey will be unable to travel from Ghana’s team base camp in Boston, USA, to Canada for their first match against Panama on Wednesday, 17 June, as hi...