Mohammed Kudus Shows Affection to Thomas Partey After Champions League Showdown
- Ghanaian duo Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey shared a touching moment on Tuesday, September 16
- The Black Stars teammates met on opposite sides as Tottenham edged Villarreal 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League
- Partey will remain in London as he prepares for his next court appearance in his ongoing legal battle in the UK
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Mohammed Kudus and Thomas Partey put rivalry aside after their UEFA Champions League showdown, sharing a heartfelt embrace at the final whistle.
The Black Stars teammates, who found themselves on opposite ends of the pitch, paused for a moment that quickly warmed the hearts of fans.
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Kudus and Partey share wholesome moment
In a video making the rounds on social media, the two players were spotted near the centre circle, laughing and exchanging pleasantries.
A few Spurs and Villarreal players briefly joined in, but the connection between Kudus and Partey remained the highlight.
The pair eventually wrapped up their exchange with a playful handshake, sealing a moment of camaraderie that spoke louder than the competition they had just contested.
Watch the video:
Partey’s mixed night on English soil
While the interaction with Kudus delighted supporters, the night was far from smooth for Partey.
The 32-year-old endured a hostile reception from Spurs fans on his return to England. Even before kick-off, he was heckled by an unseen supporter as he walked into the stadium.
His introduction in the 78th minute for Villarreal was met with deafening boos.
Watch as Spurs fans jeer Partey:
Thousands of fans jeered as he stepped onto the pitch, with chants of “You know what you are” echoing across the stands, according to The Sun.
Still, Partey managed to put in a decent shift during his short spell, recording nine touches, completing six of his nine passes, and creating one key chance. Sofascore handed him a rating of 6.5.
Watch how Partey floored a Spurs player:
Kudus, meanwhile, impressed for Spurs with a 7.5 rating. The 25-year-old completed two dribbles, achieved 86 percent passing accuracy, and continues to search for his first goal since joining the North London club.
He will now focus on helping Spurs secure a Premier League victory against Brighton on Saturday, September 20.
For Partey, matters off the pitch loom larger. After making his Champions League debut for Villarreal, he is due back at Southwark Crown Court for a plea hearing tomorrow.
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The midfielder faces five counts of forced coupling involving two women and one charge of sexual assault against a third.
The alleged incidents, which he strongly denies, are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 during his time at Arsenal.
Partey has been granted conditional bail and made his switch to Villarreal just two days after his initial court appearance was adjourned in August.
Villarreal fans’ president condemns Partey signing
In a previous report by YEN.com.gh, Borja Peña, president of Villarreal’s Madrid-based supporters’ group, strongly condemned the club’s decision to sign Thomas Partey.
He emphasised that although Partey’s footballing ability is undeniable, it cannot outweigh the gravity of his ongoing legal challenges.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
