Merseyside Police have confirmed a fan was identified and removed from the stadium for racially abusing Antoine Semenyo .

The Bournemouth star also sent a message on social media following the incident, which halted the Premier League opener against Liverpool at Anfield on Friday night.

A night that was meant to celebrate the beginning of the 2025/26 campaign, and remember Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva , will instead be remembered by a shocking moment in the first-half.

The match was paused by referee Anthony Taylor in the 29th minute after Semenyo reported he had been racially abused by a supporter in the stands.

Taylor spoke to both Liverpool manager Arne Slot and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the touchline, with captains Virgil van Dijk and Adam Smith also being

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