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Irish Independent
8 hours ago
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- Irish Independent
Stadium ban for man bailed in Semenyo racism probe after Liverpool v Crystal Palace match
The Cherries' Friday night game against Liverpool at Anfield was halted in the 29th minute after Semenyo alerted the referee. A 47-year-old man from Liverpool, who was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, has been conditionally bailed, according to Merseyside Police. The conditions include a ban on attending any regulated football match in the UK and not going within one mile of a designated football stadium. The police added that the investigation into the incident was ongoing and they were working closely with the club. Semenyo, the 25-year-old Ghana international, posted on social media that the night at Anfield would stay with him forever "because of how the entire football family stood together". He thanked his teammates, Liverpool players and fans and the Premier League officials "who handled it professionally". The game resumed four minutes after the reported abuse and Semenyo went on to score twice for Bournemouth, who lost 4-2 to Liverpool. The Premier League issued a statement, saying it would also be conducting an investigation. The Football Association added: "Incidents of this nature have no place in our game, and we will work closely with the match officials, the clubs and the relevant authorities to establish the facts and ensure the appropriate action is taken."
Extra.ie
11 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
Man arrested over Semenyo abuse banned from every UK ground
A man who was arrested for allegedly racially abusing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo has been banned from every football stadium in the UK. The 47-year-old from Liverpool was taken away from the match after Semenyo reported the abuse that caused the game to be temporarily stopped. The man has been released on bail after he was arrested the following day on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. Referee Anthony Taylor spoke with both Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola after Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth reported racist abuse from a fan. Pic: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images As part of his bail conditions, he cannot attend any regulated football match in the UK, and is not allowed within a mile of any football stadium, Merseyside Police have said. Their investigation into the incident is ongoing. Liverpool's opening day victory over Bournemouth was stopped by referee Anthony Taylor in the 29th minute and a fan was ejected. Semenyo went on to score twice, including a brilliant solo goal, to claw Bournemouth back level in the second-half after going 2-0 down. Semenyo was seemingly abused as he was taking a throw-in. Pic: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images) Unfortunately for Bournemouth, late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah meant that the three points went to the home side. The following day, Semenyo said on social media: '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 Ghanaian international thanked his teammates, Liverpool players and fans 'who showed their true character', and the Premier League officials 'who handled it professionally'. The winger went on to score a brace at Anfield. Pic: Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images Bournemouth shared their own statement in support of the 25-year-old on social media after the game. It read: 'A great player but above all, a great human being. Only a strong character shows such resilience in those circumstances. We love you and are all with you, Antoine.' 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 @afcbournemouth teammates who supported me in that moment, to the @LiverpoolFC players and fans who showed their true…
New Straits Times
12 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
Man suspected of racially abusing Bournemouth's Semenyo banned from stadiums
LIVERPOOL: A 47-year-old man from Liverpool who was arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo has been conditionally bailed and banned from attending football matches, Merseyside Police said on Monday. Friday's Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield was halted during the first half after Semenyo told the referee he was targeted by a man in the crowd. The Ghana forward netted twice in the second period, but Liverpool won the match 4-2. Police said a man had been ejected from Anfield over the incident and announced they had made an arrest the following day. "He has now been bailed with conditions, which includes not to attend any regulated football match in the UK and not to go within one mile of a designated football stadium," Merseyside Police said in a statement, adding that the investigation was still ongoing. Fifa president Gianni Infantino condemned the racist abuse directed at Semenyo, saying that the Players' Voice Panel would aid the 25-year-old.
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First Post
13 hours ago
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- First Post
'There is no place for racism in football': FIFA president Gianni Infantino makes a stern statement
On Sunday, a match between home side Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke was halted after winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei said he was racially abused by home spectators. 'I repeat myself and will continue to do so. There is no place for racism in football,' Infantino said in the statement. On Sunday, a match between home side Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke was halted after winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei said he was racially abused by home spectators. An announcement on the stadium PA was made condemning racist abuse. After the match resumed, the winger was booed repeatedly by the home support and Lokomotive issued an apology later on Sunday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Also on Sunday, a player from visiting side Kaiserslautern also alleged racial abuse from a member of the crowd at club RSV Eintracht. More from Football Infantino said FIFA would 'continue to closely monitor these incidents' and promised to work with the German FA (DFB) 'in the fight against racism'. The incidents come after Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo alleged he was racially attacked by a member of the crowd in Friday's Premier League season opener at Liverpool. Play was halted after Semenyo reported he was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half of Liverpool's 4-2 win, with Merseyside Police later arresting a man for a racially aggravated public order offence. Semenyo later said on social media the incident would 'stay with him forever' but added the response by players and officials meant 'football showed its best side when it mattered most'. Infantino, who also issued a statement on Sunday after the Semenyo incident, said Monday it was 'absolutely unacceptable that racist abuse has occurred at football matches for the second time in recent days'.
The 42
14 hours ago
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- The 42
Man arrested for alleged Semenyo racist abuse gets stadium ban
A MAN ARRESTED on suspicion of racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening game of the Premier League season has been banned from every football stadium in the UK. The match against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday was briefly stopped in the first half after Semenyo reported the incident to the referee. Advertisement A 47-year-old man from Liverpool has been released on bail after he was arrested the following day on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, Merseyside Police said on Monday. As part of his bail conditions, he cannot attend any regulated football match in the UK, and is not allowed within a mile of any football stadium. A police investigation into the incident is ongoing. Ghana international Semenyo went on to score twice as Bournemouth came back from two goals down but Liverpool eventually won 4-2. Semenyo, 25, said on social media that the night at Anfield would stay with him forever 'because of how the entire football family stood together'. 'Football showed its best side when it mattered most,' he wrote, thanking his team-mates, Liverpool players and fans, as well as the Premier League officials 'who handled it professionally'. – © AFP 2025
