England players will be free to decide whether to shake hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup Group L encounter in Boston, according to reports in the United Kingdom.
The development comes as the Black Stars prepare for a crucial clash with the Three Lions, with Partey expected to feature after the visa difficulties that ruled him out of Ghana’s opening 1-0 victory over Panama in Canada.
According to the UK’s Daily Mail, the English Football Association (FA) will not issue any directive to players regarding the customary pre-match handshake involving the former Arsenal midfielder, who is facing criminal charges in England but denies all allegations.
The report said the FA is determined to keep the focus on football and will leave individual players to make their own decisions on whether to participate in the traditional pre-match greeting with the 33-year-old.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
