Sports8/16/2025The Guardian

Thomas Partey protests notable by absence on Villarreal debut against Oviedo

Thomas Partey protests notable by absence on Villarreal debut against Oviedo

Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, made his competitive debut for Villarreal in a La Liga match against Real Oviedo. Partey has been released on bail and charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, which he denies. While his signing had drawn complaints from some supporters in Spain, his debut was marked by a relatively muted response, with only a few whistles and some timid applause as he came off the bench in the 82nd minute. Partey touched the ball 13 times during his brief appearance, with the initial whistles soon fading. The overall reaction suggests a mostly indifferent attitude from the crowd towards Partey's involvement in the match.

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