The opening game of the 2025/26 Premier League season at Anfield was overshadowed by a racist incident directed at Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.
Referee Anthony Taylor halted the match in the first half after Semenyo reported hearing a racist comment from the crowd. Taylor immediately info
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Anthony Nlebem
Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.
