West Ham condemn ‘offensive and divisive’ chant about Israel winger Manor Solomon
The Guardian · 2026-08-20 · all
Club urge fans to drop chant with anti-Palestine messageSection of away crowd sang chant at BurnleyWest Ham have condemned “an offensive and divisive chant” and urged fans not to sing it at their first Championship home game of the season against Charlton on Saturday.The chant, which relates to their Israel winger Manor Solomon and includes an anti-Palestine message, was sung by a section of the away support during their game against Burnley on Sunday,which ended in a 2-2 draw.Continue reading...
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West Ham United has formally denounced a specific chant regarding Israeli winger Manor Solomon following reports of its use by traveling supporters. During a recent league match at Burnley, which concluded as a two-all draw, a segment of the away crowd was heard singing lyrics containing anti-Palestine rhetoric. Club officials described the behavior as inappropriate, calling on the fanbase to stop the song immediately. This request precedes the team’s first Championship home fixture of the current campaign against Charlton. The Hammers emphasized that such actions do not align with their values while striving to maintain an inclusive atmosphere for all players and spectators.
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