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Manor Solomon's Debut at West Ham Sparks Controversy Over Anti-Palestine Chant
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By מערכת וואלה ספורט
First reported by Mako · Aug 18, 2026
What happened
Manor Solomon scored on his West Ham debut, but a chant with anti-Palestine lyrics sung by some fans sparked widespread criticism and controversy during the match against Burnley.
- 01Manor Solomon scored and impressed in his West Ham debut against Burnley, which ended 2-2.
- 02A chant including anti-Palestine lyrics dedicated to Solomon was heard from some West Ham fans during the game.
- 03The chant had previously been heard from Leeds United fans during Solomon's time there in 2024/25.
- 04The chant drew strong criticism from West Ham supporters and social media users, calling it offensive and embarrassing.
- 05Leeds United had condemned the chant before, but it continued to be sung at matches.
- 06The incident raises concerns about political expressions and fan behavior in football.
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