Liverpool have released a statement confirming that police are investigating a report of racial abuse towards Antoine Semenyo. Play during the Reds’ 4-2 win over Bournemouth was paused by

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo thanked teammates, Liverpool and match officials for their support after he reported racist abuse in a game.

The opening match of the new season was paused in the first-half after Semenyo reported an alleged incident of racist abuse.

The Premier League has said it will launch a full investigation after Liverpool 's curtain-raiser against Bournemouth at Anfield was halted when visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

The Ghanaian forward makes a statement on opening day despite the Cherries’ defeat at Anfield.Bournemouth FC: Antoine Semenyo kicks off his season with a brace against LiverpoolAntoine Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo reported a racist comment from a spectator while preparing for a throw-in during the Liverpool vs Bournemouth match.

The Premier League is to launch a full investigation after Friday night’s curtain-raiser between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield was briefly halted when visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

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