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Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey

Published Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Updated June 24

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Footage circulating on social media shows England's Djed Spence appearing to not shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before a World Cup match in Boston. Partey was reportedly booed by fans due to ongoing legal allegations, for which he has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before a World Cup match.
  • Thomas Partey was booed by fans, reportedly due to ongoing legal allegations and missing a previous game.
  • Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault, with a trial scheduled for next year.

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  • BBC News

    BBC News reports on social media footage showing England's Djed Spence appearing to not shake hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before a World Cup match in Boston. The report notes that Partey was booed by fans due to ongoing legal allegations, including charges of rape and sexual assault, for which he has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

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