West Ham Locks Comments on Manor Solomon's Viral Chant Amid Controversy

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Manor Solomon scored in his West Ham debut but faced backlash over a viral fan chant referencing Palestine, leading the club to block social media comments. Despite controversy, his coach praised his performance as West Ham prepares for upcoming matches.

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Manor Solomon scored in his West Ham debut in a 2-2 draw against Burnley.
A viral fan chant including "he hates Palestine" caused controversy and backlash.
West Ham blocked social media comments on posts about Solomon due to pro-Palestinian responses.
Solomon is a former Israeli soldier, with critics accusing him of promoting propaganda.
Coach Nuno Espírito Santo praised Solomon's skill and positive impact on the team.
West Ham will next play Charlton and then face Southampton in the League Cup.

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Israeli footballer Manor Solomon made a strong impression in his debut for West Ham United by scoring a goal in a 2-2 draw against Burnley. Despite his on-field success, Solomon's signing has sparked controversy due to a viral fan chant containing the line "he hates Palestine," a phrase unrelated to Solomon himself but widely criticized by pro-Palestinian supporters. The chant, which originated during Solomon's time at Leeds United, resurfaced with his move to West Ham, prompting the club to block comments on social media posts featuring Solomon to curb backlash.

West Ham initially promoted Solomon's signing on their social media channels, but after receiving numerous pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel responses, they restricted comments to prevent further conflict. Critics accused Solomon, a former Israeli soldier who served in 2017, of using his platform to promote propaganda supporting the destruction of Gaza, allegations that the club and player have not confirmed.

On the sporting front, West Ham's coach Nuno Espírito Santo praised Solomon's performance, highlighting his skill and positive impact on the team. The coach said, "Manor Solomon was very good. I'm happy he scored and improved his confidence. He brings us very good things, he is a very talented player with the ball and creates good combinations." Football analysts also noted Solomon's dangerous play and predicted an impressive highlight reel for the player.

Following the draw, West Ham will host Charlton in their first home league game of the season on Saturday. Three days later, Solomon and West Ham will face Southampton, featuring Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, in the English League Cup, adding further interest to Solomon's ongoing season in England.

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