West Ham appeal to fans to avoid 'offensive and divisive' chants

channelnewsasia.com ·2026-08-20

West Ham has urged fans to cease singing a chant that contains an "anti-Palestine message" as the team prepares to play its first home game of the season in England's Championship. The club was made aware of the offensive chant during their opening Championship match against Burnley on Sunday, featuring one of their recent signings, Israeli winger Manor Solomon, who joined from Tottenham on a three-year contract.

In a statement released on Thursday, West Ham emphasized its desire for fans to cheer for the club and its players in the "claret and blue shirt" without causing division or offense among fellow supporters. The London-based club, which reverted to the second-tier Championship following its relegation from the Premier League last season, will face Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium on Saturday.

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