Antoine Semenyo thanked the football community for supporting him after suffering racial abuse during a match against Liverpool. The incident led to a brief suspension of the game as complaints were filed. Semenyo's performance helped Bournemouth during the match, scoring two goals despite the loss. Following the incident, Semenyo expressed gratitude towards his teammates, Liverpool players and officials for their support. Liverpool condemned racism, calling for continued education about the issue. Virgil van Dijk acknowledged the need for broader efforts to combat racism within and beyond football.
"Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever -- not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together."
"The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together."
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