The has stated it would launch a full investigation after ahead Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a supporter through the match in opposition to at Anfield.
Match referee stopped play within the twenty ninth minute and spoke with managers and earlier than respective captains and Adam Smith had been referred to as over to the dug-outs.
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It’s understood went into the referee’s room at half-time, whereas an anti-discrimination message was learn out to the Anfield crowd.
A Premier League assertion learn: “Tonight’s match between Liverpool Soccer Membership and AFC Bournemouth was briefly paused through the first half after a report of discriminatory abuse from the gang, directed at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
“That is in keeping with the Premier League’s on-field anti-discrimination protocol.
Antoine Semenyo went on to attain twice after the incident (REUTERS/Peter Powell)
“The incident at Anfield will now be totally investigated. We provide our full assist to the participant and each golf equipment.
“ has no place in our recreation, or wherever in society. We are going to proceed to work with stakeholders and authorities to make sure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all.”
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Sky Sports activities co-commentator stated: “It overshadows what needs to be a tremendous night time. First recreation of the Premier League season, a wonderful day, 62,000 followers within the stadium and that boy (Semenyo) principally has been racially abused and has needed to go over to a referee to complain about it.
“I can’t even start to assume what could be going via somebody’s thoughts, nevertheless it’s occurred and it’ll carry on taking place and it’s a sorry state.”
Fellow co-commentator added: “A stunning incident rightly reported to the referee.”
Semenyo scored twice within the recreation as Bournemouth got here from two targets right down to stage, however two late targets from Federico Chiesa and secured a 4-2 victory for Liverpool.