Djed Spence avoids handshake with Thomas Partey before match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Footage on social media shows England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey prior to their World Cup group match in Boston on June 23, 2026. Partey faced boos from England fans, marking his first appearance in the tournament after missing Ghana's opening match due to visa issues and ongoing legal troubles. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of sexual assault and is set to stand trial in 2027. The Football Association reportedly did not address the pre-match handshake with players ahead of the match.
- •Spence and Partey meet ahead of their World Cup match in Boston.
- •Partey booed by fans during pre-match introductions.
- •Partey missed prior match due to a visa issue.
- •He faces serious legal charges set for trial next year.
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
- 9:46 PMBBC Sport — Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
"Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
"Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:46 PMSpence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 9:46 PMSpence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match in Boston.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Jun 24, 2026, 7:46 AMTransfer rumors, news: Chelsea close on Atalanta d...- EPL•Jun 24, 2026, 7:45 AMDeclan Rice sparks England injury fears after limping with bandaged leg after Ghana draw
- EPL•Jun 24, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Africa vs South Korea – Predicted lineup and team news
- Ligue 1•Jun 24, 2026, 5:00 AMSliding Doors: Sunderland’s Alternative Timeline!
- FIFA World Cup•Jun 23, 2026, 11:39 PMRumor Mongering: Bradley Barcola Open to Liverpool Move
- EPL•Jun 23, 2026, 10:32 PMNoteable stars, takeaways from England and Ghana thriller in World Cup
