The Premier League have confirmed a report of racial abuse towards Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo at Anfield.
Play during the Premier League season opener between Liverpool and the Cherries was paused by referee Anthony Taylor shortly before the half-hour mark.
Taylor spoke to both Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola on the touchline, with captains Virgil van Dijk and Adam Smith being called upon.
The match then resumed after a short break, and the Premier League then condemned the reported abuse in a strong statement.
“Tonight’s match between Liverpool Football Club and AFC Bournemouth was temporarily paused during the first half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, directed at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
“This is in line with the Premier League’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol.
“The incident at Anfield will now be fully investigated. We offer our full support to the player and both clubs. Racism has no place in our game, or anywhere in society.
“We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.”
talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham said on commentary: “Antoine Semenyo, racially abused by a member of the crowd at Anfield here tonight.
“It’s 2025, day one of the Premier League season. It’s unacceptable, that’s an obvious thing to say.
“But let’s make it clear, it is totally unacceptable. If that racist can be identified and found, and it shouldn’t be hard, they have to be banned from Anfield, banned from all grounds and there have to be criminal proceedings.
“It has to be taken seriously because I’ll say it again, it’s 2025 and it’s the Premier League. You just can’t have this kind of thing going on. It’s simply, totally and utterly unacceptable.
Semenyo reported racial abuse during the match at AnfieldGetty The Premier League have issued a strong statementGetty“And actually for me, it’s spoiled what’s been an emotional evening and but what has been a brilliant first half.”
Hugo Ekitike scored a debut goal to put Liverpool ahead with eight minutes left in the first half.
He then assisted Cody Gakpo for the second as visitors Bournemouth struggled to find a response to the opener.
However, the deficit was halved when Semenyo pulled a goal back for the Cherries with his finish from a quick counter-attack.
Semenyo then scored an excellent second with a low finish into the bottom corner to make it 2-2.
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