15 Aug 2025, 23:03

The match was stopped due to racist comments directed at Semenyi

The Liverpool - Bournemouth match was stopped due to racism.
Antuan Semenyi reported racist remarks from the stands.
The game resumed after a short break.

The Premier League opened its season with a match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, which was suspended in the 28th minute due to racist comments directed at Bournemouth forward Antuan Semenyi. Semenyi himself drew attention to the situation, reporting the remarks from the stands.

The match referee, Anton Taylor, spoke with the managers of both teams, Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola, after the game was stopped. The match resumed in the 31st minute.

Tags: Sport/Football/English Premier League

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