Follow reaction as a dramatic win for the champions kicked off the 2025-26 campaign, with Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse

The Ghanaian forward makes a statement on opening day despite the Cherries’ defeat at Anfield.Bournemouth FC: Antoine Semenyo kicks off his season with a brace against LiverpoolAntoine Semenyo

A 47-year-old football fan has been arrested after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during his team’s match with Liverpool. Merseyside Police said the suspect from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public order offence at a match at Anfield.

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In Liverpool's first Premier League match since Diogo Jota's tragic death, late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed victory in an opening match to remember.

The incident occurred in the 13th minute of Liverpool 's league curtain-raiser on Friday night with the scoreline still goalless. Mohamed Salah had sought to release his new £79 million teammate with a lobbed pass, though it was intercepted by Senesi.