Djed Spence Refusal Spotted as He Does Opposite to Every Other England Player
Stadium footage showed Spence decline Partey’s handshake as the Ghana midfielder, facing rape and sexual assault charges, was booed by sections of England fans.
- Before the England and Ghana clash in Boston, Tottenham defender Spence appeared to refuse a handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey during pre-match formalities.
- London's Metropolitan Police charged the 32-year-old with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault last July, with two additional rape counts added in February. Partey denies all allegations.
- Partey said, "It's part of football. Things happen outside football that you cannot control. For me now, I feel OK and ready to play." England captain Harry Kane shook the Villarreal player's hand.
- Fans booed the midfielder during early match stages while the Football Association reportedly issued no guidance regarding handshakes. Partey missed Ghana's opening match against Panama last week after being denied a Canadian visa.
- BBC cameras panned away from the handshake line as Ghana's squad approached, though social media footage captured the moment. The former Arsenal midfielder rejoined international play after joining Villarreal last summer.
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'We'll Always Be With Him': Ghana Defends Thomas Partey After Djed Spence Snub Over Rape Charges
Ghana's national team has backed Thomas Partey after footage appeared to show England defender Djed Spence avoiding a pre-match handshake with the midfielder before Tuesday's World Cup match in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Spence kept one hand in his pocket as Partey passed during the customary pre-match introductions, according to videos shared on social media. The incident was not fully visible during the live television broadcast, with much of …
Thomas Partey played an important role in Ghana's 0:0 against England. The 33-year-old was also the focus.
At the World Cup duel England against Ghana, a refused handshake caused a stir. And the fans of the island were also in the criticism.
England defender Djed Spence has refused to shake the hand of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey at the World Cup.
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