Villarreal: Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to new rape charges in London

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey pleaded not guilty to two new rape charges in a London court on April 13, 2026. The 32-year-old faces these additional charges related to a fourth complainant, alongside five existing charges of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged incidents date back to his time at Arsenal FC, and he is scheduled to stand trial in November. Despite this legal situation, he remains part of Ghana's plans for the 2026 World Cup.