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Antoine Semenyo was the target of alleged racist abuse at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)

The man accused of racially abusing Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo at Anfield has been banned from EVERY football stadium.

The Cherries forward was at the heart of a shocking incident on the opening day of the season.

Bournemouth’s match with Liverpool was briefly halted in the 29th minute of the game after Semenyo reported the incident to the referee.



A 47-year-old was arrested on Saturday and Merseyside Police have confirmed that the individual has been bailed and banned from all UK football arenas while an investigation remains ongoing.

A statement on Monday read: “We can confirm that a man has been conditionally bailed after he was arrested following reports that racist abuse was directed towards Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo.

“A 47-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday 16 August on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.

He has now been bailed with conditions, which includes not to attend any regulated football match in the UK and not to go within one mile of a designated football stadium.

“An investigation into the incident, which occurred during a Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday 15 August, remains ongoing and we continue to work closely with the club.”

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Semenyo, who scored two goals to haul Bournemouth level before Liverpool secured victory with two late strikes, penned a passionate statement after the incident.

This is why I play - for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be.

Liverpool's match with Bournemouth was halted after the alleged incident(Image: Getty Images)

"The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport.

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