Rape-accused footballer Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup match on Thursday night, local time in Sweden, after the midfielder's visa appeal was rejected by a federal court in Canada.
SportsThe Ghanaian government is protesting Canada's refusal to grant a visa to midfielder Thomas Partey, who is accused of rape, ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto.
SportsSweden's defense has struggled during the spring, as team after team has come back and counterattacked. Now we face opponents such as Greece, Romania, or Kazakhstan in the playoffs. "We have a job to do," says the national team captain Tony Gustavsson.
SportsAny success for England and Scotland at the World Cup could have an unexpected downside. Now there are warnings that Britain's energy consumption will skyrocket during the tournament.
SportsDisappointed at not being selected, Anna Anvegård booked a vacation. Two days later, Tony Gustavsson called again. I was supposed to go to Croatia. But now it's Denmark instead, says the national team player.
SportsBelgium's veteran striker Romelu Lukaku scored in his first international appearance in a year. Lukaku scored his 90th international goal in Belgium's 2-0 away win over Croatia.
SportsCroatia has passed a new law allowing local authorities to ban alcohol sales in stores during certain hours in an effort to curb drunkenness among tourists.
WorldTennis star Naomi Osaka is shining in Paris, both in fashion and on court. Wearing a shimmering gold bomber jacket with a tulle train, she made her entrance before her winning match against Croatia's Donna Vekic.
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