Merseyside police are investigating an allegation that Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo was racially abused during his team's 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on Saturday. Semenyo reported the abuse, and a man in a wheelchair was escorted from the stadium at half-time by three police officers.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed anger that the incident overshadowed emotional tributes to the late Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who died in a car accident in July. Slot consoled Semenyo after the match, saying the club would do everything to find the person responsible.
Liverpool released a statement condemning racism and confirming they would support the police investigation. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola praised Semenyo for maintaining composure and scoring two goals, but lamented that such incidents still occur. Semenyo later shared a racist message on Instagram, asking: 'When will it stop...'
