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Thomas Partey on the hunt for new club as Villarreal make decision on ex-Arsenal midfielder

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to become a free agent this summer after Villarreal decided against extending his contract. The Liga club have opted not to trigger the 12-month extension clause in his deal. The Ghana international, currently facing trial in the UK over serious allegations, will now be forced to search for a new team ahead of next season.

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World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi at No.1

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

From kafta to steak: NYC's final World Cup food guide

From Algeria's seafood platters to Argentina's famed steakhouses, GOAL's final NYC World Cup food guide explores fan favorites from Groups J, K and L.

Canada accused of ignoring 'international laws' as Ghana vow to fight over Partey ban

Ghana’s government has launched a scathing attack on Canadian authorities, accusing them of flouting international laws after Thomas Partey was denied entry into the country due to ongoing legal proceedings over rape charges against him. The Villarreal midfielder was expected to lead his nation in their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama, but he remains stranded at the team's base camp in Boston following a visa rejection stemming from the allegations.

Ghana vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Ghana vs Panama at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
14	Vorwarts-Wacker	34	11	5	18	62	85	-23	38	L L L D L
15	Tesla Hamburg	34	11	4	19	70	95	-25	37	W L L W L
16	FC Turkiye Wilhelmsburg	34	7	8	19	59	106	-47	29	L W D L W
17	SV Halstenbek-Rellingen	34	3	2	29	44	107	-63	11	L L L L L
18	SV Curslack-Neuengamme	34	2	2	30	46	162	-116	8	L L L L L

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