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Merseyside Police have issued an update after reports that Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo was racially abused during Liverpool's win over the Cherries on Friday.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm a 47-year-old man has been ejected from Anfield Stadium following reports of racist abuse directed towards the Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo at this evening's opening game of the season between Liverpool and Bournemouth.

"An investigation is underway after the man's identity was confirmed and he was removed from the ground."

Chief Inspector Kev Chatterton, who was the match commander for the game at Anfield, said: "Merseyside Police will not tolerate hate crime of any form.

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"We take incidents like this very seriously, and in cases like this we will be proactively seeking football banning orders, with the club, against those responsible.

“There is no place for racism, and it is vital that anyone who witnesses such an offence reports it to stewards or the police immediately, so we can take the necessary action like we did this evening.

"As with all matches, we work very closely with both Liverpool and Everton FC to ensure the safety of the public and the players."

Arne Slot was asked about the incident post-match.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 15: Referee Anthony Taylor in discussion with Liverpool players and manager Arne Slot after AFC Bournemouth plater Antoine Semenyo (3r) reported racist abuse from the crowd during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025 in Liverpool, England.

This should never happen in football, let alone Anfield."

A Liverpool FC statement read: "Liverpool Football Club is aware of an allegation of racist abuse made during our Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth.

"We condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has no place in society or football.

"First game of the season, a lovely game of football and I have to speak about these things happening

I said to the ref I wanted [the alleged culprit] removed immediately but the police went and sorted it.

"The Liverpool players were very supportive to Ant and the rest of the team
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