The ugly incident of a fan racially abusing Antoine Semenyo throughout Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over Bournemouth has resulted in an arrest. Within the thirtieth minute of play, Semenyo reported racist abuse from the stands and the match was stopped by referee Anthony Taylor earlier than being resumed whereas an anti-discrimination message was delivered to the group.
On Saturday, the Merseyside Police confirmed {that a} 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated offense. The person has been taken into custody for questioning. The Premier League additionally launched a press release that the incident can be totally investigated whereas providing full assist to Semenyo.
“Final evening at Anfield will stick with me eternally — not due to one individual’s phrases, however due to how all the soccer household stood collectively,” Semenyo wrote on Instagram. “To my Bournemouth teammates who supported me in that second, to the Liverpool gamers and followers who confirmed their true character, to the Premier League officers who dealt with it professionally — thanks. Soccer confirmed its greatest facet when it mattered most.
“Scoring these two targets felt like talking the one language that really issues on the pitch. For this reason I play — for moments like these, for my teammates, for everybody who believes in what this stunning sport might be. The overwhelming messages of assist from throughout the soccer world remind me why I like this sport. We preserve transferring ahead, collectively.”
In the course of the match, the Bournemouth winger responded with two targets, together with a superb solo breakaway on the counter that introduced the match degree. Whereas it did not end in a victory, Semenyo’s performances will probably be vital to Bournemouth’s efficiency this season.
