2 h. ago Man arrested after player racially abused at Premier League game

Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute

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3 h. ago Man arrested after Bournemouth player reports racial abuse at Liverpool match

Police detain 47-year-old on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offence over alleged abuse of Antoine SemenyoA 47-year-old man has been arrested after a Bournemouth player reported being racially abused during his team’s match against Liverpool on Friday, police have said.The man from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and has been taken into custody to be interviewed, Merseyside police said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man, 47, arrested after Antoine Semenyo reported racist abuse at Premier League match with Liverpool

Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute during the first Premier League fixture of the season, and a 47-year-old man was ejected from the stadium

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3 h. ago Man arrested over alleged racist abuse towards Antoine Semenyo at Anfield

A man has been arrested after Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo was allegedly racially abused during the opening game of the Premier League season between Liverpool and the Cherries at Anfield on Friday.

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5 h. ago Semenyo thanks Bournemouth and Liverpool for support after racist abuse

Semenyo reported abuse during first half at Anfield‘Entire football family’ offer support to forwardThe Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has thanked his teammates, Liverpool and the match officials for their support after the Ghana international reported racist abuse during Friday’s Premier League season opener at Anfield.Semenyo was targeted by a man in the crowd during the first half, with the referee Anthony Taylor stopping play to address the incident. Taylor spoke to both managers and captains before play resumed. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Antoine Semenyo suffers racist abuse for second time after Liverpool incident

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo reported an incident of alleged racism during the Premier League game against Liverpool and later shared more abuse he had received on social media

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21 h. ago Premier League to launch 'full investigation' as Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse at Anfield

The Ghanaian hit a brace in spite of the abuse he faced

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21 h. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Premier League to investigate after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse

Play was stopped in the 29th minute after the incident was reported

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21 h. ago Liverpool's win over Bournemouth overshadowed by Antoine Semenyo abuse as Premier League speak out

Liverpool started their Premier League title defence with an opening game win over Bournemouth at Anfield, but the match was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo

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