Manchester City Offers Support to Antoine Semenyo After Recent Racial Abuse
Manchester City is providing support to Antoine Semenyo following the forward's revelation of further racial abuse this season. The 26-year-old Ghana international recently shared a screenshot of the abuse on his Instagram story, stating "It's started again". This incident comes after Semenyo was racially abused by a supporter during the opening match of the season against Liverpool, while playing for Bournemouth. The Premier League has expressed its strong disapproval of the online racist abuse, emphasizing that racism has no place in the sport or society. The league has pledged to work with clubs, football bodies, law enforcement, and social media companies to address the issue and ensure that those found guilty of discrimination face severe consequences. The Football Association has also condemned the abuse, offering support to Semenyo and the club, and reaffirming its commitment to making social media platforms a hate-free space for comment and debate.