Liverpool police arrested the Liverpool fan who gave racist offenses against Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth player, during a confrontation by Premier League on Friday (16/08).
The 47 -year -old man was identified and arrested on Saturday (16/08) on suspicion of racist offenses and taken in custody for questioning.
The incident took place during the premier League 2025/26 season of the Anfield Stadium, 29 minutes into the 1st half between Liverpool and Bournemouth. Semenyo went to charge a side and a wheelchair man approached the player, uttering the offenses.
Semenyo reported the incident to the referee and the match was paralyzed for four minutes. In the end, Liverpool won the match 4-2. Semenyo scored the two goals of Bournemouth.
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… pic.twitter.com/6sNyv3vROK
— Antoine Semenyo (@semenyo924) August 16, 2025
What did Premier League and FA said about the case?
Premier League said it would conduct its own investigation. Football Association added:
– Incidents of this nature have no place in our game, and we will work with the referees of the match, the clubs and the relevant authorities to clarify the facts and ensure that the due actions are performed – said in a statement.
The anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out also positioned itself, claiming to position itself “in solidarity with Antoine and praising him for his courage to denounce the act and still score two goals after such a stressful episode.”
Kick It Out also praised Anthony Taylor and his team for acting quickly during the episode.
What Antoine Semenyo said about the case?
Using his social networks, the Bournemouth player commented on the case. Check out your words, in full:
Last night, in Anfield, will be with me forever – not because of a person’s words, but because the whole family of football has come together.
For my companions of Bournemouth, who supported me at those times, and for the Liverpool fans and players who demonstrated their true character, and for the premier League leaders who dealt with everything in a professional way – thanks. Football showed its best side when it was more important.
Having scored two goals was like speaking the only language that really matters on the pitch. That’s why I play – for moments like this, for my companions, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be.
The overwhelming messages of support from around the football world reminded me why I love this sport. We continue to advance together.
