England’s Spence appears to refuse handshake with booed Ghana player Partey
Summary
During a World Cup match between England and Ghana in Boston, England defender Djed Spence appeared to refuse a handshake with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before the game. Partey was booed by England fans throughout the match, which followed allegations against him of sexual assault in the UK, which he denies.Key Facts
- The match took place in Boston, United States, as part of Group L in the World Cup.
- England fans booed Thomas Partey when he touched the ball during the game.
- England defender Djed Spence seemed to avoid shaking Partey’s hand during pre-match introductions.
- Partey faces multiple charges of rape and sexual assault related to alleged incidents between 2020 and 2022 in the UK.
- Partey has denied all the allegations and is due to stand trial in November or later.
- Partey previously played for Arsenal and now plays for Villarreal in Spain’s La Liga.
- Partey missed Ghana's first match due to visa issues in Canada but played against England in the US.
- Other players with similar legal issues, like Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, were also allowed to play in the tournament despite facing charges.
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