Football condemns racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo
The Ghana international overturned an initial two-goal deficit, but his efforts were ultimately in vain, as Liverpool fought back to extend their unbeaten run at Anfield in the Premier League to 20 games.
'Diogo's day' - emotional Anfield tribute for Jota
Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa dedicates the defending champions' win over Bournemouth in their Premier League opener to the late Diogo Jota, describing it as 'Diogo's day'.
Jota's family expected to attend Anfield tribute
Diogo Jota's family are expected to be at Anfield on Friday for Liverpool's Premier League opener at home to Bournemouth.
Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at season opener
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Defending champions Liverpool struck twice late to claim a 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in their Premier League season opener on Friday. Hugo Ekitike, a 70 million-pound summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, broke Bournemouth’s resistance in the 37th minute with a composed finish. Four minutes after the break, the French striker …
Forgotten man Chiesa the hero as Liverpool win opener late on
An Antoine Semenyo-inspired Bournemouth almost left Anfield with a point.
Antoine Semenyo Makes History in Bournemouth's 4-2 Defeat at Liverpool
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo makes history in Bournemouth's 4-2 EPL defeat to Liverpool, marking a memorable moment in the 2025/26 Premier League opener
Racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo overshadows Liverpool's win over Bournemouth
Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League 2025-26 opener was overshadowed as Antoine Semenyo suffered racist abuse at Anfield, forcing a first-half stoppage. Semenyo scored a brace for the Cherries despite the incident.
Salah breaks down in tears as Liverpool pay emotional tribute to Jota
The Egyptian wrapped up the scoring in stoppage time and mimicked Jota's 'crocodile' celebration in a tribute to his team-mate who died in July.
Semenyo Breaks Silence After Facing Racial Abuse For Second Time After Liverpool Game
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has broken his silence after he was racially abused from a fan during Bournemouth's 4-2 defeat to Liverpool on Friday.
Salah, Chiesa secure thrilling victory for Liverpool against Bournemouth
LIVERPOOL: Liverpool supporters were left buzzing after Mo Salah and Federico Chiesa secured a thrilling victory over Bournemouth with late goals. In a tense and emotional opener at...
Liverpool match halted after Bournemouth star reports racial abuse at Anfield
Latest Liverpool news as Premier League opener vs AFC Bournemouth at Anfield is stopped by referee Anthony Taylor
Salah and Chiesa strike late as Liverpool win 4-2 thriller over Bournemouth
Liverpool: Liverpool star Mo Salah and substitute Federico Chiesa scored late goals as the Premier League champions kicked off their title defence with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth on...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot condemns abuse against Antoine Semenyo at Anfield
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has condemned the racial abuse against Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the 2025/26 English Premier League on Friday night.In the game played at Anfield, Semenyo had reported the moment he was abused to the referee, leading to the...
Emotional Mohamed Salah in tears as Liverpool fans sing Jota tribute at Anfield
Mohamed Salah was moved to tears as Liverpool honoured the late Diogo Jota in their opening game. The emotional tribute highlighted the deep bond between players and fans amid recent tragedy.
Antoine Semenyo's racism claim pauses Liverpool-Bournemouth Premier League opener
Liverpool's Premier League clash with Bournemouth was stopped after Cherries star Antoine Semenyo reported an alleged racist comment from the crowd to referee Anthony Taylor
Liverpool stars withdraws from squad hours before Premier League opener
Liverpool star Ben Doak will not feature against Bournemouth in the Premier League opener with the winger poised to complete a £25million move to the south coast
Antoine Semenyo Overcomes Racial Abuse to Score Against Liverpool in Premier League Opener
Ghanaian international Antoine Semenyo overcame racial abuse at Anfield to score twice in Bournemouth's Premier League opening match against Liverpool.
Liverpool strikes late to beat Bournemouth as Jota remembered in Premier League opener
Liverpool struck twice in the final minutes through Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah to overcome a battling Bournemouth 4-2 in a thrilling start to the Premier League season on Friday. Antoine Semenyo looked to have rescued a point for the Cherries by scoring twice, after he had reported an incident…
Viewers frustrated as Virgin Media falters during Premier League opener
A number of viewers were left unimpressed as they missed the opening goal of the Premier League season due to TV coverage issues - and Virgin Media have apologised
Top 5 Moments of Antoine Semenyo in the 2024/25 Premier League Season
A comprehensive look at the top 5 moments of Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo in the 2024/25 Premier League season, featuring his memorable goals
Liverpool honour Diogo Jota and Andre Silva with heartfelt tributes at Anfield opener
Liverpool played their first game of the Premier League season against Bournemouth
Liverpool player ratings as Chiesa heroic but two get 5 in Bournemouth thriller
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the opening Premier League match against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday evening
Liverpool news: Player ratings vs Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Liverpool have started their Premier League title defence with a victory, defeating Bournemouth 2-1 on an emotional evening at Anfield.
Liverpool strike late to earn dramatic win against Bournemouth as Anfield remembers Diogo Jota
An Antoine Semenyo-inspired Bournemouth almost left Anfield with a point.
Diogo Jota’s Family Expected At Anfield Tonight As Liverpool Pay Emotional Tribute
Anfield is set for a deeply emotional night as Liverpool prepare to honour the late Diogo Jota during their Premier League opener against Bournemouth, with his family expected to be in attendance. Naija News reports that Diogo Jota, 28, died in a car crash in northern Spain in July 2025 alongside his younger brother Andre […]
'When will it stop?' - league opener halted as Semenyo reports racism
Merseyside Police is investigating after a 47-year-old man was ejected from Anfield following reports of racist abuse directed towards Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.
Emotional Mo Salah in tears as Liverpool fans honour Diogo Jota during Bournemouth victory
Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, with Mo Salah scoring the fourth goal in stoppage time, and the Egyptian was visibly emotional after the game
EPL: Liverpool edge Bournemouth 4-2 in thrilling opening game
Liverpool held off a Bournemouth fightback to secure a 4-2 victory in the opening Premier League fixture of the 2025/26 season. The Reds are aiming to
Late Salah, Chiesa goals give Liverpool 4-2 win over Bournemouth in thrilling Premier League opener
Liverpool beats Bournemouth 4-2 in Premier League opener at Anfield, with Salah and Chiesa scoring late goals.
Diogo Jota's wife and children to attend Liverpool vs Bournemouth as tributes planned
Diogo Jota tragically passed away in a car crash last month, shortly after getting married
Late goals, Jota tributes and Semenyo racially abused as Liverpool wins Premier League opener
Defending champion Liverpool launched the Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday in an emotionally charged match featuring tributes to Diogo Jota and a player reporting racial abuse.Federico Chiesa scored in the 88th minute and Mohamed Salah added another goal in stoppage time as Liverpool recovered after throwing away a two-goal lead.In between goals by Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo that put Liverpool 2-0 ahead, the game was briefly paused in the 28th after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported to referee Anthony Taylor that he was targeted with racist language by a spectator.Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said the person who abused Semenyo was identified.Semenyo, a 25-year-old Ghana international, needed to be consoled by teammates after the alleged incident but played on for the whole match and scored in the 64th and 76th to draw Bournemouth level. His second was a brilliant individual goal starting deep inside his own half.“I don’t know how Ant’s played on, to…
Liverpool news: Anfield pays tribute to Diogo Jota before Premier League opener
Liverpool and Bournemouth have started the new Premier League season at Anfield, but prior to kick-off, tributes were paid to Diogo Jota.
Antoine Semenyo suffers racial abuse from Liverpool fan in Premier League opener: Video
Ghanaian footballer Antoine Semenyo suffered racial abuse during AFC Bournemouth's 2025/26 English Premier League opener against Liverpool at Anfield.
Liverpool release strong statement on Antoine Semenyo's racist abuse during EPL opener against Bournemouth
Liverpool FC have strongly condemned the racist abuse of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening game of the season against AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. The game which ended in a thrilling 4-2 victory for the Reds was marred by an incident of racism as the match...
Jamie Carragher blasts VAR decision in Liverpool's Premier League opener against Bournemouth
Liverpool star Marcos Senesi escaped a red card for a high arm in the opening seconds of the Premier League opener against Liverpool, leaving Jamie Carragher stunned
Liverpool vs Bournemouth halted after alleged racist comment from crowd to Cherries star
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo reported an alleged racist comment from the crowd to referee Anthony Taylor, who stopped the game to speak to both benches
Fans fume as faulty TV coverage causes them to miss first goal of Premier League season
Liverpool took a first-half lead against Bournemouth in the first game of the new Premier League season but some supporters complained about coverage of the match
“Big Shame”: Liverpool, Bournemouth React As Antoine Semenyo Suffers Racial Abuse at Anfield
Liverpool condemns racial abuse aimed at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo during the 2025/26 EPL opener. The Ghanaian striker scored a brace against the Reds.
“History Breaker”: Egyptian Legend Mohamed Salah Set New Premier League Record
Mohamed Salah sets a new Premier League record with his goal against Bournemouth in Liverpool's 4-2 opening match victory, paying tribute to the late Diogo Jota.
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo responds to racial abuse with a brace against Liverpool on EPL opening weekend
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo showed impeccable mentality on Friday night, scoring a brace against Liverpool after he was racially abused by a fan on the opening weekend of the English Premier League.The alleged abuse occurred midway through the first half when Semenyo was targeted by a...
Arne Slot Pays Glowing Tribute to Diogo Jota After Liverpool’s Win: “I Was Looking for Him”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot made an emotional statement about Diogo Jota after the Reds defeated AFC Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield to begin their title defence.
Rute Cardoso: Diogo Jota’s Widow Pens Touching Tribute to Liverpool Star Ahead of Visit to Anfield
Rute Cardoso is still hurting after Diogo Jota's death and has penned a touching tribute to the late Liverpool forward's memory ahead of her first visit to Anfield.
‘It’s totally unacceptable’ – Bournemouth captain Adam Smith condemns racial abuse against Antoine Semenyo
AFC Bournemouth captain Adam Smith spoke strongly against the racial abuse on Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo on Friday night after the team’s defeat to Liverpool in the opening match of the 2025/26 English Premier League season. Both Smith and Semenyo started the season’s opening match played at...
'It's unacceptable in every football stadium, let alone at Anfield': Slot on Semenyo's racist abuse
Liverpool: Liverpool manager Arne Slot said that there is no room for racism in football and the abuse faced by Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo at Anfield was "unacceptable". The Premier...
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