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