Carlos Queiroz defends decision to pick Thomas Partey for Ghana World Cup warm-up

Ghana's coach Carlos Queiroz has stood by his choice to select Thomas Partey for the World Cup warm-up match against Wales, despite the midfielder's ongoing legal battle in England where he faces seven counts of rape, which he firmly denies. Queiroz emphasized that the allegations are not a factor in his team selection, focusing instead on Partey's football abilities and contributions. This decision highlights the complexities of balancing personal legal issues with professional sports commitments and raises questions about the scrutiny athletes face amid such allegations.