Djed Spence snubs Thomas Partey handshake amid boos in Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Djed Spence appeared to refuse a handshake with Thomas Partey prior to Ghana's World Cup match against England in Boston. The incident occurred as England fans booed Partey, who was starting for Ghana after returning from a previous absence. Partey was recently barred from entering Canada due to serious legal charges but remains adamant about his innocence and plans to clear his name in a forthcoming trial. The pre-game atmosphere was marked by hostility directed toward Partey, indicating lingering tensions related to his off-field issues.
- •Djed Spence allegedly snubbed Thomas Partey before kickoff in Boston.
- •England fans voiced their disapproval of Partey during the match.
- •Partey returned to Ghana's lineup after missing a previous match.
- •He faces serious legal charges but maintains his innocence.
- •A trial concerning the charges is expected next summer.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Partey booed by England fans as Spence appears to snub handshake
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder
"Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was heavily booed by England fans and Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with the Ghana international ahead of the World Cup clash in Foxborough. Videos on social media looked to show the Tottenham defender refuse to put his hand out to the 33-year-old after the national anthems were sung.
"Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada last week for Ghana’s opening match
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 9:11 PMPartey booed by England fans as Spence appears to snub handshake
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was heavily booed by England fans and Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with the Ghana international ahead of the World Cup clash in Foxborough. Videos on social media looked to show the Tottenham defender refuse to put his hand out to the 33-year-old after the national anthems were sung.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:41 PMDjed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder
Thomas Partey was denied entry to Canada last week for Ghana’s opening match
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