Manchester City is providing support to Antoine Semenyo after the player recently revealed he has been subjected to additional racial abuse this season. The 26-year-old Ghana international took to Instagram to share his experience, posting 'It's started again' along with a screenshot of the abusive comment he received. This incident follows a previous one at the start of the season during a match against Liverpool, where Semenyo was racially abused by a spectator, leading to the arrest and charging of 47-year-old Mark Mogan.
A trial for Mogan is set to take place on April 22. The Premier League has expressed its strong condemnation of the online racist abuse targeted at Semenyo, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating racism from the sport and society. The league has pledged to work closely with clubs, law enforcement, and social media platforms to address this issue and ensure that those found guilty of discrimination face severe consequences, including potential jail time and football banning orders.
The Football Association has also condemned the abuse, emphasizing that racism has no place in football or society and that it will collaborate with relevant parties to combat this issue. Both organizations aim to create a safe and inclusive environment for all players and fans.