Manor Solomon Song Sparks Controversy Over Anti-Palestinian Chant in England
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Manor Solomon's debut at West Ham was overshadowed by fans singing a chant accusing him of hating Palestine, sparking condemnation in England. Journalist Daniel Storey called the chant "disgusting" and criticized football authorities for not acting against such political hate speech. The incident highlights the difficulty of separating politics from football and the need for clubs to oppose hate chants.
- 01Manor Solomon’s West Ham debut featured a controversial chant accusing him of hating Palestine.
- 02The chant originated with Leeds fans and was condemned as hate speech in 2024.
- 03Journalist Daniel Storey called the chant "disgusting" and rejected claims it was harmless banter.
- 04Solomon served in the IDF and has expressed political views on social media.
- 05Storey criticized FIFA and UEFA for failing to act against politically charged chants.
- 06He urged clubs to take a stand against songs promoting hate or conflict.
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