16.08.2025 21:24
In the opening match of the Premier League season between Liverpool and Bournemouth, the 25-year-old Ghanaian player Antoine Semenyo from the visiting team was subjected to racist remarks from a supporter of Liverpool. The 47-year-old individual who made the racist attack was removed from Anfield Stadium and an investigation has been initiated against him.
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In the opening match of the English Premier League season between Liverpool and Bournemouth, the 25-year-old Ghanaian player Antoine Semenyo of the visiting team was subjected to racist remarks from a home fan.
RACISM OCCURRED, MATCH STOPPED
In the 29th minute of the match, after a Liverpool fan made racist remarks towards Bournemouth's right winger Semenyo, referee Anthony Taylor stopped the match for a while.
INVESTIGATION INITIATED
In a statement from Merseyside police, it was noted that a 47-year-old individual who made racist attacks against the player was removed from Anfield Stadium and an investigation was initiated against him.
''I WILL REMEMBER IT FOREVER''
Semenyo expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him in a statement made on his social media account on the US-based platform Instagram, saying, "Last night at Anfield will stay in my mind forever, not because of one person's words, but because the entire football family stood together. I thank my teammates who supported me in that moment, the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, and the Premier League officials who acted professionally."
In the match where Liverpool won 4-2, the Ghanaian player, who scored two goals for his team, stated, "Football showed its best side in the most important moments. Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. That's why I play - for moments like this, for my teammates, and for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be. The overwhelming support messages from all around the football world remind me why I love this sport. We continue to move forward together."
CONDEMNATION FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND LIVERPOOL
The Premier League and Liverpool made statements expressing their support for Semenyo and condemning the incident.
STATEMENT FROM BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth also made a statement for their player Semenyo, who was subjected to racism, using the following words;
"A very good player but above all, a very good person. Only a strong character could be this resilient under such circumstances. We love you and we stand by you, Antoine."
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