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Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Summary

Before a World Cup match in Boston, England player Djed Spence did not shake hands with Ghana player Thomas Partey. Partey faced booing from the crowd and has legal charges against him but was allowed to play in the game.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Partey plays for the Spanish club Villarreal.
  • Djed Spence is an England full-back who did not shake hands with Partey before their match.
  • Partey was booed by England fans as he entered the field and during the game.
  • Partey missed Ghana’s first World Cup game in Canada because he was denied entry due to legal issues.
  • He faces trial next year for multiple rape and sexual assault charges from incidents between 2020 and 2022.
  • The Football Association did not give players instructions about the handshake before the match.
  • US Customs and Border Protection confirmed Partey was admitted to the United States with a visa and has not been convicted.
  • Partey said he felt ready to play against England despite the situation.
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