West Ham urges fans to stop anti-Palestine chant ahead of home game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
West Ham United has issued a statement urging fans to cease singing a chant with an anti-Palestine message. The appeal comes ahead of their first home match of the season against Charlton Athletic in the Championship. The club recognizes that a divisive chant was sung during their opening game against Burnley, prompting the call for unity among supporters. West Ham emphasized the importance of representing the club positively and responsibly. The team was relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season.
- •West Ham urges fans to stop offensive chant before Saturday's match.
- •The club was relegated from the Premier League last season.
- •An anti-Palestine chant was noted during their season opener at Burnley.
- •West Ham hosts Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium.
- 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham urges fans to stop chanting ‘anti-Palestine message’
"Club relegated from the Premier League last season appeals to fans to stop ‘anti-Palestine message’.
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