Manchester City Offers Support to Antoine Semenyo Following Further Racial Abuse

Manchester City is standing by Antoine Semenyo after the player recently revealed he has been subjected to further racist abuse. The 26-year-old Ghana international took to Instagram to express his frustration, sharing a screenshot of the abusive comment. This incident comes after Semenyo reported being racially abused by a supporter during the season's opening match against Liverpool, while he was still playing for Bournemouth. The referee, Anthony Taylor, halted play, and Semenyo went on to score twice in the 4-2 defeat. Mark Mogan, 47, was arrested and charged with a racially aggravated public order offense but denied the allegations in court. A trial is set for April 22. Both the Premier League and the FA have condemned the latest abuse, reaffirming their commitment to addressing racism in the sport. They have pledged to work with clubs, law enforcement, and social media companies to ensure that those found guilty of discrimination face severe consequences, including potential prison sentences and football banning orders.