Mark Mogan, the Liverpool supporter accused of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour towards Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, has appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield on August 15, 2025
Antoine Semenyo was allegedly racially abused at Anfield on August 15
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A Liverpool man has during a match at Anfield.
Mark Mogan, 47, of Templehill Close, Dovecot, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to an offence of racially aggravated disorderly behaviour against the Bournemouth forward.
Mogan, who appeared in person, spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter his plea. His trial is scheduled to take place on April 22 next year, with Semenyo expected to attend the proceedings, the court heard.
Mogan was released on bail on condition that he does not contact Semenyo directly or indirectly, or make reference to him on social media. He was also banned from attending any regulated football grounds as part of his bail conditions, the court was told.
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The incident is alleged to have happened at the Premier League Liverpool v Bournemouth fixture on August 15, Merseyside Police previously said.
Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator during the first Premier League game of the season. Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute and a man was ejected from the Anfield stadium.
Semenyo, 25, scored twice in the second half to help bring Bournemouth back from two goals down at Anfield before Liverpool went on to eventually win 4-2.
Antoine Semenyo scored twice in Bournemouth's 4-2 defeat by Liverpool in August (
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A spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said in August it was aware of the allegation of racist abuse and that “we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has no place in society, or football”.
The Football Association said it was “concerned” about the allegation of racism towards Semenyo and that it would ensure “appropriate action” would be taken.
The Premier League match was stopped after Semenyo reported the alleged abuse to the referee. The 25-year-old Ghana international scored twice, but Liverpool won 4-2.
Antoine Semenyo scored twice for Bournemouth after allegedly being racially abused (
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"Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever - not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together," he posted on social media afterwards.
"To my @afcb team-mates who supported me in that moment, to the @liverpoolfc players and fans who showed their true character, to the @premierleague officials who handled it professionally - thank you. showed its best side when it mattered most.
"Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play - for moments like these, for my team-mates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be.
"The overwhelming messages of support from across the football remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together."