Fifa president Gianni Infantino condemns Semenyo racism

On Saturday, Semenyo thanked his teammates, Liverpool, match officials and the "entire football family" for their support.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk (centre) and players during a stop in play after Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo (second right) informs referee Anthony Taylor (third left) of a possible racial comment from the crowd during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Friday August 15, 2025.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.

Semenyo was targeted by a man in the crowd at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium during the first half on Friday, with referee Anthony Taylor stopping play to address the incident. Taylor spoke to both managers and captains before play resumed.