Recently, reports have surfaced that Villarreal CF are close to signing the footballer Thomas Partey, a player who is currently facing criminal charges on five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. A player accused and charged of such heinous crimes must not have any relation to a club like Villarreal, which prides itself on values such as family spirit and community. Villarreal's signing of Thomas Partey would be a slap in the face not only to the club's supporters, who would see their names connected to and forced to support an alleged abuser through no fault of their own, but also to all victims of sexual abuse worldwide, who would see yet anothet case of these serious allegations being brushed aside due to greed and status. We must act now and make our voices be heard before the signing, pending a court hearing on Tuesday, is made official.