Quick Hits: Ghana's Partey Denied Canada Visa; Lalas's On-Air Gaffe Stuns Legends
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- Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was denied a visa by Canada, preventing him from playing in his team's World Cup opener against Panama.
- FIFA stated it is not involved in host countries' immigration processes, including visa adjudications.
- In a separate incident, former US player Alexi Lalas inadvertently used a British expletive on air during Fox's World Cup coverage.
Ghana's World Cup campaign has been hampered before it even began, with midfielder Thomas Partey being denied a visa by Canada, ruling him out of his team's opening match against Panama in Toronto. FIFA confirmed the situation, stating that the 32-year-old player would be unable to travel from Ghana's base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
His visa application has been refused by the Canadian government. FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas.
FIFA issued a statement clarifying its position: "His visa application has been refused by the Canadian government. FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas." Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) added that all individuals seeking entry are assessed individually based on available facts and applicable law, emphasizing that hosting major events does not alter Canada's immigration laws. Partey is expected to be available for Ghana's match against England on June 23.
Canada has been consistent that hosting major events does not change Canada's immigration laws.
In a lighter, though embarrassing, moment for Fox's World Cup coverage, former US national team star Alexi Lalas inadvertently used a British expletive while discussing James Corden. Standing alongside legends Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ, Lalas described Corden as a "full kit wanker." The comment visibly stunned Henry and host Rebecca Lowe, with Lowe humorously noting that Lalas was fortunate to be on American television, as the term is highly offensive in the UK.
What do you guys call him? A, uh... A full kit wanker!
Meanwhile, Bosnia and Herzegovina put up a valiant defensive effort against a passionate Canadian side in their World Cup opener. Despite conceding a goal from a corner, the underdog team fought hard, with captain Sead Kolaลกinac producing a remarkable goal-line clearance that hit the crossbar. The Bosnian defenders celebrated their tackles, showcasing their commitment to spoiling the home team's party.
Did he just say that?
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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