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A Liverpool man, arrested for racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the Premier League season opener, has been handed stringent bail conditions, including a ban from all football stadiums in the UK. The incident occurred during Bournemouth’s game against Liverpool at Anfield, prompting Semenyo to flag it to the referee, resulting in a brief halt in the 29th minute.
Merseyside Police arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, with bail conditions preventing him from attending any regulated football match and going within one mile of a designated football stadium. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working closely with Liverpool Football Club.
The 25-year-old Ghanaian international expressed gratitude towards the football community for their support during the incident, stating that the solidarity shown by everyone involved would be a memorable moment for him. Despite the disruption, Semenyo managed to score two goals for Bournemouth during the match, which ended in a 4-2 defeat against Liverpool.
Both the Premier League and the Football Association have announced plans to investigate the incident further, emphasizing that such acts of discrimination have no place in football and that they are committed to taking appropriate action in response
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