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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

  • Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk condemned the racist abuse aimed at Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo during their recent match, labelling it a "disgrace".
  • The 4-2 win was briefly paused in the first half at Anfield after referee Anthony Taylor reported a complaint made by Semenyo.
  • Liverpool FC issued a statement condemning racism and discrimination, with Merseyside Police and the Premier League now investigating the incident.
  • Van Dijk stressed the need to educate the next generation to combat racism, acknowledging that existing campaigns have not eradicated the issue.
  • Semenyo, who scored two goals in the match, later shared another racist message he received on Instagram, questioning when such abuse would cease.

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