Liverpool launch robust assertion on Antoine Semenyo’s racist abuse throughout EPL opener towards Bournemouth
Liverpool FC have strongly condemned the racist abuse of Ghanaian ahead Antoine Semenyo throughout the opening recreation of the season towards AFC Bournemouth at Anfield.
The sport which led to an exciting 4-2 victory for the Reds was marred by an incident of racism because the match was paused for some minutes throughout the first half.
Semenyo had reported the second he was abused to the referee resulting in the invitation of the technical heads of the 2 sides.
“Tonight’s match between Liverpool Soccer Membership and AFC Bournemouth was briefly paused throughout the first half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the gang, directed at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. That is in keeping with the Premier League’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol. The incident at Anfield will now be totally investigated. We provide our full assist to the participant and each golf equipment. Racism has no place in our recreation, or anyplace in society. We are going to proceed to work with stakeholders and authorities to make sure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all,” wrote the Premier League, confirming the incident.
The sport resumed jiffy later with Liverpool opening the scoring by way of new signing Hugo Ekitike earlier than half time.
Ekitike arrange Cody Gakpo for the second after the break however Semenyo hit a quick-fire brace to degree the scores. Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah stole the present within the ultimate ten minutes of the sport to present Liverpool victory.
Regardless of the win, Liverpool launched a press release condemning the alleged incident, claiming there will probably be additional investigations.
“Liverpool Soccer Membership is conscious of an allegation of racist abuse made throughout our Premier League recreation towards AFC Bournemouth. We condemn racism and discrimination in all kinds, it has no place in society or soccer. The membership is unable to remark additional as tonight’s alleged incident is the topic of an ongoing police investigation, which we are going to assist totally,” they posted on their official web site.
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