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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jonathan Veal

England star appears to refuse handshake with Thomas Partey

  • England defender Djed Spence appeared to snub a handshake with Ghana’s Thomas Partey ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup match .
  • Partey has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and is awaiting trial in London next year - he denies all charges.
  • Partey was denied a Canadian visa for Ghana’s opening match against Panama last week, but was allowed to play in Tuesday’s game in Boston.
  • Ahead of kick-off, the two sets of players did their customary handshakes, but video footage seemed to show Spence avoiding one with Partey.
  • Partey was also booed by England fans at Boston Stadium before kick-off and during the match.

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Djed Spence appears to snub Thomas Partey handshake as England fans boo Ghana midfielder

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