A footballer identified as Semenyo froze after allegedly being subjected to racist abuse during a match between Bournemouth and Liverpool in 2025, a court has been told.
The case concerns a Liverpool supporter accused of racially aggravated behaviour during the fixture. The supporter denies the allegation.
Details of the alleged incident were presented to the court in connection with the match. The court was told that Semenyo reacted by freezing after the alleged abuse.
The proceedings remain ongoing, and the supporter has not been found guilty. Further developments will depend on the evidence heard by the court and its eventual decision.
