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.
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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. 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.
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.
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.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
