[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-partey-selection-queiroz-defends-world-cup-call-amid-trial":43,"news-related-partey-selection-queiroz-defends-world-cup-call-amid-trial-en":79,"news-related-match-partey-selection-queiroz-defends-world-cup-call-amid-trial-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":67,"title":78},"The inclusion of Thomas Partey in Ghana's preliminary World Cup squad has sparked intense debate, but head coach Carlos Queiroz remains unwavering in his decision. Despite the midfielder facing seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault, Queiroz insists he has no qualms selecting the former Arsenal man, emphasizing that his presence alone speaks louder than external criticism.\n\nPartey, now 32 and plying his trade with Villarreal in Spain, has pleaded not guilty to all allegations relating to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2020 and 2022. The case involves four different women, and the player is due to stand trial next year. While the legal process unfolds, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has thrown its full support behind the player, a stance that Queiroz echoed with philosophical conviction.\n\n'If the player is here with me, my answer is clear,' Queiroz told reporters when pressed on the controversy. 'I don't have any comments about my own decisions. He is here so what are we talking about? This is not for me or you to make a judgement about.' His remarks, dripping with defiance, framed the situation as one best left to the justice system rather than the court of public opinion.\n\nThe Portuguese tactician further elaborated with a metaphor that captured his belief in patience and due process: 'Let the events run their normal course; let the river flow and one day when the river meets the ocean we are going to find the truth.' It was a statement that both shielded Partey from immediate condemnation and underscored Queiroz's refusal to bow to external pressure.\n\nGFA president Kurt Okraku had previously indicated that the federation stood by Partey, and Queiroz's comments align with that institutional backing. This unified front raises questions about the balance between supporting a player's right to innocence until proven guilty and the ethical responsibilities of a national team. For many, the decision is a gamble—one that could either galvanize the squad or become a distracting sideshow in the high-stakes environment of a World Cup.\n\nPartey has been training with his international teammates as Ghana prepares for a warm-up friendly against Wales in Cardiff on Tuesday. The match, scheduled for a 19:45 BST kickoff at Cardiff City Stadium, serves as a critical test for Queiroz's new-look side. Also joining the camp over the weekend was Manchester City attacker Antoine Semenyo, adding further firepower to an already talented unit.\n\nAt the World Cup, Ghana will compete in Group L alongside England and Panama, with their opening fixture against the Central Americans set for June 17. The Black Stars, quarter-finalists in 2010, are eager to recapture past glories on football's biggest stage. Queiroz, a former manager of Portugal and Real Madrid and once Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at Manchester United, spoke passionately about the nation's footballing identity.\n\n'When you talk about football in Ghana, it is in the blood, it is everything,' he said. 'And the talent is here so it is an explosive combination to succeed, which was the first and most important attraction to Ghana. We're ready to take off and start to fly straight to the World Cup.' Such optimism, however, now shares the spotlight with the ongoing legal drama surrounding one of his key players.\n\nCritics argue that even the presumption of innocence does not preclude questions about team culture and the message sent by selecting a player facing such serious allegations. Yet, precedent exists across sports where athletes continue their careers while under investigation. The challenge for Queiroz and the GFA will be to manage both the narrative and the on-field performance, ensuring that the focus remains on football when the whistle blows.\n\nFrom a tactical standpoint, Partey's versatility and experience in midfield could prove indispensable. His ability to shield the defense and launch attacks makes him a linchpin in Queiroz's system. If the off-field issues do not derail his concentration, he could be a pivotal figure in Ghana's quest to advance beyond the group stage.\n\nAs the trial date looms, the situation remains fluid. Queiroz's riverine philosophy suggests a leader willing to let time reveal the truth, but the football world rarely affords such patience. For now, Partey is a Ghana player, and his coach stands firmly behind him, come what may.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz backs Thomas Partey's World Cup selection despite upcoming rape trial, stating 'let the river flow' and refusing to judge.","337007895260434433","0","2026-06-01T19:11:01Z","partey-selection-queiroz-defends-world-cup-call-amid-trial","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcwy245n7nqno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326222712559112192","Ghana",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"326257545712766976","326257546258026496","326257565535047680","326257565363081216","326222712143876096","326222711682502656","326257545968619520","326257807676411904","326257664185077760","326222711716057088",[55,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77],"Manchester United","Manchester City","Real Madrid","Villarreal","Portugal","England","Arsenal","Cardiff","Wales","Panama","Partey Selection: Queiroz Defends World Cup Call Amid Trial",[80,116,133,149],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":81,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":82,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":83,"slug":84,"sourceName":85,"sourceURL":86,"teamId":87,"teamName":88,"teamIds":89,"teamNames":102,"title":115},"Ahead of their 2026 World Cup tune-up, Ivory Coast boss Emerse Faé labeled France as the most complete squad globally, underscoring the formidable task","337856529157853185","2026-06-04T05:00:00Z","emerse-fae-france-most-complete-team-says-ivorian-coach","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FVideo\u002FEmerse-fae-impressionne-par-la-force-des-francais\u002F20234261#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712936599552","Paraguay",[87,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101],"326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257536413995008","326257539844935680","326257551702233088","326257768367394816","326222712533946368","326222711447621632","326257576805142528","326222707169431552","326222713142120448",[88,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114],"Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Paris FC","Parma","Parndorf","Desportiva ES","Ivory Coast","France","Tune","Anderlecht","Canada","Emerse Faé: France 'Most Complete' Team, Says Ivorian Coach",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":117,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":118,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":119,"slug":120,"sourceName":85,"sourceURL":121,"teamId":98,"teamName":111,"teamIds":122,"teamNames":127,"title":132},"Lizarazu urges Mbappé to reclaim territory at World Cup, noting his only major international trophy came in 2018 amid Real Madrid struggles.","337849316712386561","2026-06-04T04:55:00Z","mbappe-must-reclaim-territory-at-world-cup-lizarazu","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FL-oeil-de-bixente-lizarazu-avant-france-cote-d-ivoire-kylian-mbappe-doit-marquer-a-nouveau-son-territoire\u002F1681584#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[98,97,59,87,90,91,92,123,93,124,125,126,100],"326257536078450688","326257769613103104","326257796423094272","326222712898850816",[111,110,70,88,103,104,105,128,106,129,130,131,113],"Paris Saint Germain","Capital","Russia","Qatar","Mbappé Must Reclaim Territory at World Cup: Lizarazu",{"awayTeamId":134,"awayTeamName":135,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":136,"homeTeamId":98,"homeTeamName":111,"id":137,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":138,"matchName":139,"publishedAt":119,"slug":140,"sourceName":85,"sourceURL":141,"teamId":98,"teamName":111,"teamIds":142,"teamNames":145,"title":148},"326222711783165952","Senegal","Philippe Diallo gives France players until June 10 to agree on World Cup bonuses as he pushes for increased FIFA prize money to balance federation finances.","337849097375453185","327115052106649600","France vs Senegal","les-bleus-diallo-sets-june-10-deadline-for-player-bonus","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPhilippe-diallo-president-de-la-fff-a-propos-des-bleus-a-la-coupe-du-monde-il-faut-aller-tres-loin-pour-reussir-a-equilibrer-les-comptes\u002F1681511#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[98,134,87,90,91,92,143,144,93,99,100,101],"326257536112005120","326257536296554496",[111,135,88,103,104,105,146,147,106,112,113,114],"Monaco","Auxerre","Les Bleus: Diallo Sets June 10 Deadline for Player Bonus",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":150,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":151,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":152,"slug":153,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":154,"teamId":65,"teamName":76,"teamIds":155,"teamNames":161,"title":167},"Wales women's team forced to land in Brindisi after electrical storms prevented landing in Podgorica; 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