Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator during the first Premier League game of the season.
A man has denied racially abusing footballer Antoine Semenyo during a match at Anfield.
Mark Mogan, 47, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday 22 December, where he pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated disorderly behaviour against the Bournemouth forward.
Mogan, from Dovecot, spoke only to confirm his name and address and enter his plea.
His trial is scheduled to take place on 22 April 2026, with Semenyo expected to attend the proceedings.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Liverpool's Milos Kerkez during a match. Credit: PA
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.
The incident is alleged to have happened at the Premier League Liverpool v Bournemouth fixture on 15 August, 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.
A spokesperson for Liverpool Football Club said it was aware of the allegation of racist abuse and that "we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms, it has not 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.