West Ham condemn 'offensive and divisive' chant
BBC Sport · 2026-08-20 · all
West Ham urge their fans to stop an "anti-Palestine" chant about Manor Solomon that was heard during their match at Burnley last weekend.
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West Ham United has officially denounced a disrespectful chant used by some supporters during a recent Premier League fixture against Burnley. The club issued a statement following reports of the vocalization, describing the language as both polarizing and unacceptable. The chant, directed toward player Manor Solomon last weekend, contained anti-Palestine sentiments. Club officials have called on fans to stop the behavior immediately, reinforcing that such rhetoric does not align with the team's values. The Hammers' leadership emphasized the importance of maintaining a respectful atmosphere and reiterated that the club maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of discrimination from its following.
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