BBC · Aug 15, 2025

League opener stopped after Semenyo reports racist abuse

'Breaking' graphicThe Premier League opener between Liverpool and Bournemouth was stopped in the first half after Cherries forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by someone in the crowd.

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