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Liverpool-Bournemouth match paused after Semenyo subjected to racist abuse
- Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025, was briefly interrupted when Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo raised concerns about discriminatory behavior from a spectator.
- The incident occurred about 30 minutes into the match when Semenyo informed referee Anthony Taylor of discriminatory remarks from a Liverpool supporter, prompting the referee to halt the game and inform both managers.
- The pause lasted several minutes during which stadium staff enacted 'operation Anfield,' an anti-discrimination protocol aiming to maintain an inclusive environment according to Premier League guidelines.
- Premier League CEO Richard Masters acknowledged progress against racism in football but emphasized ongoing efforts are needed, while Jamie Carragher called the episode "shocking" given existing campaigns.
- The Premier League announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing that racism is unacceptable in sport and society, and expressing solidarity with the affected player and the two clubs involved.
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The new Premier League season kicked off on Friday night with a match between champions Liverpool and Bournemouth. Liverpool won the match 4-2, but the match at Anfield was overshadowed by a racist attack on visiting player Antoine Semenya. Police escorted a fan from the stands and launched an investigation.
The new season of the English championship began with the Liverpool - Bournemouth match, which produced six goals and a victory for the champions (4:2), but the most attention was drawn to the racist attack on visiting footballer Antoine Semenya.
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Soccer-Liverpool match halted after Bournemouth's Semenyo reports racist abuse from crowd
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Liverpool's Premier League season-opening match against Bournemouth on Friday was briefly halted after visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported getting racist abuse from the crowd. Read full story
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