Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new rape charges

Ghana international Thomas Partey, now playing for Villarreal, faces new rape charges after initial allegations last summer. His lawyer says he intends to plead not guilty to the new charges, with a court date set for April 10. The midfielder, who joined Arsenal in 2020, is also awaiting trial on previous rape and sexual assault charges. Ghana has qualified for the World Cup, with Partey playing a key role in their qualifying matches.

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