Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey in World Cup handshake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
During the pre-game handshake before the World Cup match on June 23, England's Djed Spence seemingly avoided shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey. Partey, facing multiple rape charges, has pleaded not guilty to eight counts. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, and the England fans responded to Partey's name with jeers. Both players had previously competed in the Premier League. England’s Football Association did not address the handshake issue ahead of the match. Following the game, Spence's action was discussed, but England head coach Thomas Tuchel could not comment due to legal reasons.
- •Djed Spence avoided shaking hands with Thomas Partey before the match.
- •Thomas Partey faces eight counts of rape and has pleaded not guilty.
- •The match between England and Ghana ended in a 0-0 draw.
- •England fans booed Partey when his name was announced.
- •Spence and Partey have faced each other previously in the Premier League.
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup Star Appears to Snub Pre-Game Handshake with Opponent Facing Multiple Rape Charges
"Ghana's Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to eight counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
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