West Ham condemn 'offensive and divisive' chant

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West Ham have urged fans to banish an "offensive and divisive" chant that was heard during their opening Championship match of the season against Burnley.

The club said they are aware of the chant relating to winger Manor Solomon, containing an "anti-Palestine message", being sung by a section of away supporters at Turf Moor in last Sunday's 2-2 draw.

Israel winger Solomon was recently signed from Tottenham and has had previous spells on loan at Fulham and Leeds.

In a statement , external issued before West Ham's first home match of the Championship season this Saturday, against Charlton, the club said they want to "remind supporters of the responsibility we all hold to represent the club in the right way" and that "each and every supporter is an ambassador".

The club added: "Regardless of their background, every supporter within our diverse fanbase should also be free to enjoy watching their team play football without fear, discrimination or abuse. And we remain committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected and included.

"We understand that singing and chanting is a traditional and deeply embedded part of the matchday experience.

"We encourage our supporters to sing loud and proud about their football club and the players wearing the claret and blue shirt – but never in a way that creates division or causes offence among fellow fans."

Capped 49 times by Israel, Solomon, 27, won three titles during his time in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk before a loan move to Fulham, and also helped Leeds win the Championship in 2024-25.

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