Antoine Semenyo, Stadium ban
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.
Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool's stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season.
Bournemouth will turn to the Professional Footballers' Association to support Antoine Semenyo after he reported being racially abused at Anfield.
On Saturday, Semenyo thanked his teammates, Liverpool, match officials and the "entire football family" for their support.
AFC Bournemouth captain Adam Smith has reacted strongly to the alleged racist abuse of Ghanaian striker Antoine Semenyo during the EPL opening game at Liverpool