Djed Spence Appears to Snub Thomas Partey During Pre-Match Handshake Ahead of England vs Ghana Clash
An intriguing moment before kick-off of the World Cup clash between England and Ghana has sparked discussion among fans after England defender Djed Spence appeared to bypass Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey during the traditional pre-match handshake line.
As both teams lined up for the customary greetings before the highly anticipated encounter, television cameras captured a moment in which Spence appeared to walk past Partey without shaking his hand. The incident quickly caught the attention of viewers and generated reactions across social media, with many supporters debating whether the act was intentional or merely an oversight.
The brief exchange came just moments before England and Ghana got their World Cup showdown underway, adding an unexpected talking point to an already fiercely anticipated fixture. Given the intensity and significance of the match, every detail on and off the pitch was closely scrutinized by fans and pundits alike.
Despite the widespread discussion, neither Spence nor Partey has commented on the incident, and there is currently no evidence to suggest there was any deliberate intention behind the apparent snub. It remains possible that the defender simply missed Partey in the line amid the pre-match proceedings.
Regardless of the reason, the moment became one of the most talked-about incidents before the match even kicked off, with supporters from both nations sharing their views online as England and Ghana battled for crucial points on football’s biggest stage.
For now, the focus remains on the action on the pitch, but the handshake incident involving Spence and Partey is certain to remain a topic of conversation long after the final whistle.
Richard Achore is a versatile Ghanaian sports journalist, media administrator, and officer with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) and the Founder of the online sports portal Ghsportsnews.com and Ghana Talk News