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England police arrested a Liverpool fan after the team’s opening match Premier league Against Bournemouth, Friday was interrupted when the Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo accused a racial abuse man.
Merseyide police Published on Saturday a statement confirming that a 47 -year -old man from Liverpool was arrested for suspicion of racial aggravated public prescription after the incident in Anfield.
Antoine Semenyo de Bournemouth, on the left, and Milos Kerkez of Liverpool in action in a Premier League football match in English in Anfield, Liverpool, England, Friday August 15, 2025. (Peter byrne / PA via AP)
“The identity of the suspect was confirmed and he was withdrawn from the field following the report,” the statement said. According to the police, the man was interviewed in police custody.
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The incident occurred in the first half at the 28-minute brand when Semenyo, which is black, was preparing to take a corner. After talking with the referee, Semenyo ran to speak with the two coaches and the two team captains.
The delay only lasted two minutes. Semenyo stayed in the match, scoring Bournemouth’s two goals in 4-2 defeat. At halftime, an anti-discrimination message was read at the crowd inside the stadium.
Referee Anthony Taylor speaks with the manager of Liverpool, Arne Slot and the manager of Bournemouth, Andoni Iraola after the Antoine Semenyo de Bournemouth, not illustrated, informed the referee of a possible racial commentary of the crowd during an English Premier in Anfield, Liverpool, England, Friday August 15, 2025. (Peter byrne / PA via AP)
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Semenyo published a declaration on social networks on Saturday by thanking football fans, teammates, opponents and officials for their support.
“Last night in Anfield, will remain with me forever – not because of the words of a person, but because of the way the whole football family was held together,” started their post. “To my teammates @AFCB who supported me at that time, to the players and fans of @liverpoolfc who showed their real character, to the managers of @PREMIERLEAGUE who manipulated it professionally – thank you. Football showed its best side when it mattered the most.
“The overwhelming messages of support from the world of football remind me of why I like this sport,” he continued. “We continue to move forward, together.”
Antoine Semenyo de Bournemouth celebrates the second goal of a Premier League football match in English against Liverpool in Anfield in Liverpool, England, Friday, August 15, 2025. (Peter byrne / PA via AP)
The Premier League has announced in a separate declaration that it would investigate the incident and “will offer our full support to the player and the two clubs”.
