47-Year-Old Man Arrested For Racial Abuse At Antonie Semenyo In PL Opener
A man was arrested after AFC Bournemouth's Antonie Semenyo reported racial abuse during a game against Liverpool.
A man was arrested after AFC Bournemouth forward Antonie Semenyo reported racial abuse directed at him from the stands during a game against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium.
The Premier League opener between champions Liverpool and Bournemouth was halted for several minutes in the first half due to an allegation of 'discriminatory abuse" from a supporter towards Semenyo. Play resumed, and an anti-discrimination message was later read out to the crowd at half-time.
Merseyside Police confirmed on Saturday that a 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and taken into custody for questioning.
Earlier, Semenyo expressed his gratitude on social media for the support he received after the incident, highlighting the unity of the football community.
'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.
'To my @afcb teammates who supported me in that moment, to the @liverpoolfc players and fans who showed their true character, to the @premierleague officials who handled it professionally – thank you.
'The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together," Semenyo's social media post read.
Among those who supported Semenyo were Liverpool head coach and captain Arne Slot.
(With IANS Inputs)
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