FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly condemned the racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo during Bournemouth’s Premier League clash against Liverpool. The incident has sparked widespread outrage in the football community.
Infantino confirmed that FIFA intends to reach out to Semenyo personally to offer support and solidarity, emphasizing that racism has no place in football at any level. The governing body also urged the Premier League, clubs, and fans to continue working together to eradicate discrimination from the sport.
Bournemouth and Liverpool both confirmed they are investigating the incident, while social media campaigns calling for justice have gained momentum, highlighting ongoing challenges in combating racism in football worldwide.
📊 Incident Summary
| Player | Club | Match | Incident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Semenyo | Bournemouth | vs Liverpool | Racist abuse by crowd |
📢 Key Points:
FIFA to personally reach out to Semenyo
Clubs and league urged to strengthen anti-racism measures
Fans and global football community show solidarity
