Villarreal manager Marcelino García Toral has praised Thomas Partey’s quality and experience ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night.The Ghanaian midfielder, who joined Villarreal as a free agent in the summer, is set to feature in the high-profile group-stage tie...

Thomas Frank’s side earned a hard-fought home win over Villarreal.

LONDON (AP) — Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey was booed by Tottenham fans on his return to London for a Champions League game the night before he was due in court on rape charges.The 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder started on the bench just hours before a scheduled appearance at the Old Bailey in London on Wednesday. In July, he was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.Partey came on as a substitute in the 78th minute. Spurs fans immediately booed him and continued doing it any time he got involved in play. Tottenham won 1-0.The alleged offenses, which relate to three women, occurred between 2021-22 when Partey was an Arsenal player.Partey was granted bail in a court appearance in London on Aug 5. Villarreal signed him two days later.Partey's lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, previously said he “denies all the charges against him” and that he welcomed “the opportunity to finally clear his name.

Former Arsenal star Thomas Partey is in line to feature for Villarreal against Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday evening

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey made his UEFA Champions League debut for Villarreal on Tuesday night, but his side slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in London.Partey, who joined Villarreal as a free agent from Arsenal in the summer, came off the bench in the...

Thomas Partey is expected to feature for Villarreal against Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday, despite facing serious charges of rape and sexual assault

Villarreal midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to line up against Tottenham Hotspur in Tuesday’s Champions League fixture, less than 24 hours before he is due to appear in court on rape and sexual assault charges. Naija News reports that Thomas Partey, 32, was formally charged in August with five counts of rape involving two women, […]

Villarreal coach Marcelino has urged caution over public opinion on Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, insisting the player remains “mentally prepared” to face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday despite ongoing legal proceedings.Partey, who denies all charges, is set to line up against his...

Tottenham were gifted the perfect start to their Champions League campaign as a farcical own goal from Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Junior sealed a 1-0 win on Tuesday. Luiz Junior contrived to let Lucas Bergvall's cross trickle into his own net early in the first half in north London. That was…

Thomas Partey faced abuse from a fan at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as he made his way through the venue ahead of Villarreal's Champions League game.

Mohammed Kudus had a quieter game by his standards but contributed as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Villarreal 1-0 in London on Tuesday night.The Ghana international, who joined Spurs in the summer from West Ham United for £55m, showed glimpses of his quality in his first Champions League...

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has expressed delight in returning to Spain but admits there has been some changes and it will take time for him to get use to the new brand of football in La Liga. Partey spent most of his time playing in Spain before...

Villarreal coach Marcelino has urged caution over public opinion on Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, insisting the player remains “mentally prepared” to face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday despite ongoing legal proceedings.Partey, who denies all charges, is set to line up against his...

Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus has ruffled feathers online, choosing Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in a bold UEFA Champions League statement.