Semenyo ‘froze’ after alleged racist abuse, court told

Antoine Semenyo was playing for Bournemouth when the alleged incident happened during a match against Liverpool in August 2025 Footballer Antoine Semenyo "froze" after he was allegedly racially abused by a Liverpool fan during a Premier League match at Anfield, a court has heard." Mogan, 47, denies racially aggravated behaviour during the Premier League match at Anfield The court heard Mogan then shouted further abuse at Semenyo, who did not respond and went on to take the throw-in.

Liverpool Magistrates' Court heard Mogan, who uses a wheelchair, shouted an offensive slur about 30 minutes into the opening match of the Premier League season.