During the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool, Antoine Semenyo reported racial abuse, leading to a pause in the game. The police intervened, arresting a 47-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense. Following the interruption, the game resumed, with Semenyo scoring two goals, despite Bournemouth losing 4-2. The incident prompted statements of solidarity and calls for action against racism from the Premier League, the Football Association, and anti-discrimination organizations like Kick It Out.
A man has been arrested after Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during the opening match of the Premier League at Anfield.
Merseyside Police arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence following the report made by Semenyo.
Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth after the incident, which caused the game to be halted briefly in the 29th minute.
The Premier League and Football Association are investigating the incident, emphasizing that there is no place for such behavior in football.
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