English footballer Djed Spencer declined to shake hands with Ghanaian player Thomas Partey before an international match. Video footage circulating online shows Spencer extending his arm for a pre-game handshake, then retracting it before making contact with Partey. The gesture is widely believed to be a protest related to allegations of sexual assault against Partey, which he denies. Spencer has not publicly commented on his actions. The incident occurred before the England-Ghana match played last night. This public display of dissent has sparked debate regarding athletes using their platform to address serious accusations. No official statement has been released by either football association regarding the incident.