Antoine Semenyo 'froze' during alleged racist abuse at Anfield match, court told
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo briefly froze after he was allegedly racially abused by a Liverpool supporter during a Premier League match at Anfield. Prosecutors at Liverpool Magistrates' Court stated that Mark Mogan, 47, shouted an offensive slur at Semenyo approximately 30 minutes into the opening match of the season on August 15, 2025. Semenyo reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor when the ball next went out of play. Mogan denies a charge of racially aggravated behaviour. The court heard Mogan was removed from the stadium at half-time following the incident.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal and disciplinary enforcement against racist abuse in professional football, impacting player welfare and stadium security protocols in the Premier League.
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