🚨🎙️| Patrick Evra:
“People are praising Djed Spence for refusing to shake Thomas Partey’s hand, but I think it’s gutter behavior. If you have a problem with someone, handle it privately instead of putting on a show for social media.”
“As a Black man, I find it disappointing. And let’s be honest, Spence can never reach Partey’s level in football. Partey has already achieved things most players only dream of.”
🚨 Mourinho blasts Djed Spence over Partey handshake snub:
“Everybody wants to be the hero today. Everybody wants the cameras. But football is not about making statements for social media.
A man has been charged, yes, but he has not been found guilty. There is a process, there are courts, and there is a principle called innocent until proven guilty.
What makes this even stranger is that every other England player shook his hand and carried on with their job. One player decided he wanted to make himself the story. Why? For what? To send a message? To whom?
Too many people today want to be the judge, the jury, and the executioner before the facts have been decided. That is not their role.
You shake hands because you respect the game and the profession. If one day the courts decide otherwise, then people can draw their conclusions. Until then, let the proper authorities do their job.
This is football, not a courtroom.
🚨 Thomas Partey on Djed Spence not shaking his hand:
“I don’t really know the reason, and honestly, that’s something only he can answer. I don’t want to give it too much attention because football is about respect and focusing on the game.
If there’s anything behind it, hopefully he reflects on it himself and understands why he made that decision. As for me, I’m completely fine. I have no issues with anyone and I wish him all the best.
I stay focused on my football, my family, and my faith. I serve the living God, and that gives me peace regardless of what happens around me.”
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