Villarreal’s Thomas Partey denies rape allegations

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·17 September 2025

Villarreal’s Thomas Partey denies rape allegations

The Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, of Villarreal, has pleaded not guilty to five charges of rape and another of sexual assault that he received in England, during a hearing this Wednesday in a London court.

The 32-year-old player was accused of rape by two women and of sexual assault by a third. The incidents allegedly occurred between 2021 and 2022, when Partey was playing for Arsenal.

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After the end of his contract with the English team, the Ghanaian national team player signed with Villarreal in August. He took to the field in the final minutes of the Spanish team's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Tuesday, in the first round of the Champions League.

Upon appearing in court this Wednesday, Partey simply confirmed his name, date of birth, and pleaded not guilty.

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