# West Ham asks fans to stop anti-Palestine chants

West Ham United has urged its supporters to stop a chant that the club says carries an anti-Palestine message. The football club released a statement calling for respect and saying the chant does not represent its values. The appeal highlights how the Israel-Gaza conflict is spilling into sports culture in Britain.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/20/west-ham-urges-fans-to-stop-chant-containing-anti-palestine-message?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:13:24 +0000