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France 24
2 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Semenyo says alleged racist abuse at Liverpool 'will stay with me forever'
But the Ghanian international added that the incident during the Premier League season opener on Friday had also shown football's "best side when it mattered most". Police have launched an investigation after Semenyo was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half of Liverpool's 4-2 win. Play was halted and a 47-year-old man was later ejected from the stadium. Semenyo, 25, went on to score twice as Bournemouth came back from 2-0 down but Liverpool scored two late goals to seal the win. "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," Semenyo said on social media. "To my Bournemouth team-mates who supported me in that moment, to the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, to the Premier League officials who handled it professionally -- thank you. Football showed its best side when it mattered most. "Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play -- for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be. "The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together," he added. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the incident as a "disgrace" and said it showed how much work needed to be done to educate people about racism. "What else can we do? Because this is the very odd one (case) that has managed to say something that is obviously a disgrace," the Dutchman said. "The only thing we can do is deal with it by dealing with him personally and try to educate the next generation. That is the only way to try and kick it out, in my opinion. "I can't believe it. These things shouldn't happen but unfortunately it does and it is an absolute disgrace in my eyes. "These things should never happen in the world, not only (never in) football." Van Dijk also said he was "here for Antoine, whenever he needs it and we are here as a club to deal with it in the best way possible because it shouldn't happen".
BBC News
09-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Well confirm Casey will depart club for England
Motherwell have confirmed centre-back Dan Casey will depart the club after deciding to "pursue opportunities in England".The defender, who joined the Fir Park side in February 2023, turned down a new contract offer to remain in more than two years at the club, Casey became a key part of the defence and played 85 times, scoring seven times. "I've loved every minute of being here," the Irishman said. "Some of my favourite football memories were made here and I'll always be grateful for that. "A huge thank you to all of the Motherwell staff, my team-mates and especially the fans for everything."
BBC News
27-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Defender Paal to leave QPR this summer
Left-back Kenneth Paal will leave Queens Park Rangers this summer following the end of his 27-year-old has made 130 appearances for the club in all competitions since joining in 2022, scoring four has been a regular in the Hoops' backline this campaign, featuring in 39 games as they finished 15th in the table."From day one, I enjoyed every moment. The people at the club as well as my team-mates helped me and my family, and I will always be thankful," Paal said in a statement."There were tough moments but my time with QPR made me a better person and a better player."I became a father here and my little one was born in London, so this will always be a special place and time for me. It was a life-changing period."
