Overview

• The 32-year-old midfielder was granted conditional bail at Westminster Magistrates’ Court with restrictions on contacting the alleged victims and travelling abroad.
• He faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, all referred to the Old Bailey where he is due to appear on September 2.
• Villarreal CF released a statement respecting his presumption of innocence and vowing to await the judicial verdict before commenting further.
• More than 800 Villarreal supporters have signed a petition condemning the move as contradicting the club’s community values.
• Partey and his lawyer have denied all charges and said he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name in court.