The opening game of the new Premier League season between Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth was stopped in the first half after Antoine Semenyo reported that he was the subject of racist abuse. Referee Anthony Taylor was informed of the incident after 30 minutes, holding talks with a number of individuals before play resumed.
The official then spoke at length with both Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola to discuss what Semenyo had informed him of. The talks then continued for a few moments before a number of players from both teams also made their way to the touchline to discuss the stoppage.
Club captains Virgil van Dijk and Adam Smith were then told about the stoppage, with the referee then exchanging a brief few words with Semenyo. A number of fingers were then pointed in the direction of a group of fans sitting near the touchline before the Anfield Tannoy announced: “Operation Anfield Exercise.”
Both teams then made their way back out onto the pitch and play soon resumed, with the Sky Sports cameras showing a few players comforting Semenyo – who it was announced had informed the officials about the racist remark initially.
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