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A 47-year-old man was ejected from Anfield following reports of racist abuse directed towards Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo during their Premier League opener against Liverpool, Merseyside Police said.

Police said an investigation is under way after the man's identity was confirmed and he was removed from the ground.

The match was stopped in the 28th minute after an alleged racist comment was aimed at Semenyo.

Semenyo was also subjected to racist abuse on Instagram on Friday night.

The 25-year-old shared some of the abuse on his story, with the caption "when will it stop?"

Sky Sports News has contacted Meta for comment.

Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola were spoken to by the referee Anthony Taylor when the first incident occurred, leading to the game being paused.

"I am told via the Premier League Match Centre that Antoine Semenyo was the subject of a racist comment from the crowd," reported Sky Sports' Peter Drury on commentary.

"It was Semenyo himself who brought attention to it."

Sky Sports' Laura Hunter, in attendance at Anfield, later reported a fan was ejected from the stadium.

"In the wake of the game being halted after Semenyo reported racist abused, Liverpool staff and members of the police have been in conversation on the side of the pitch and during half time.

"And just before the second half started, we have seen a fan being escorted away by police officers."

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith described the incident as "unacceptable" while head coach Iraola added: "It's a big shame, most of the news will be about this thing.

Bournemouth head coach shares his thoughts on the racist abuse Antoine Semenyo received at Anfield.

Liverpool condemn alleged incident as PL investigates

The Premier League said the incident will now be "fully investigated".

"Tonight's match between Liverpool Football Club and AFC Bournemouth was temporarily paused during the first half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all."

Liverpool said in a statement they "condemn racism and discrimination in all forms" and that they would fully support the ongoing police investigation into the incident.

The FA said it was "very concerned" by the incident and would work with the relevant parties to "ensure the appropriate action is taken".

"We are very concerned about the allegation of discrimination from an area of the crowd, which was reported to the match officials during the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth," the FA said in a statement.

"Incidents of this nature have no place in our game, and we will work closely with the match officials, the clubs and the relevant authorities to establish the facts and ensure the appropriate action is taken."

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says the alleged racist abuse that Antoine Semenyo received at Anfield is unacceptable.