West Ham condemn 'offensive and divisive' chant

West Ham's management have called for an end to a chant that was heard during their Championship opener against Burnley, deeming it offensive and divisive. The club has become aware of the anti-Palestine message chant, sung by supporters of the away side at Turf Moor in their recent 2-2 draw. The Israel international winger, Manor Solomon, who was recently signed from Tottenham, has had loan spells at Fulham and Leeds previously.

West Ham made the statement before their first home match of the new season against Charlton this Saturday, emphasizing the responsibility of supporters to uphold the club's reputation. They stressed that every supporter, regardless of their background, should feel free to enjoy the game without experiencing discrimination or abuse.

The club reiterated their commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and included. While acknowledging that singing is an integral part of matchday, West Ham urges fans to sing proudly about their club and players, but never in a manner that divides or offends fellow supporters. The club's statement highlights the significance of winger Solomon, who has won 49 caps for Israel and has previously won titles with Shakhtar Donetsk, Fulham, and Leeds, winning the Championship in 2024-25.