MAJOR UPDATE on Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool Fan Charged for Racist Insults

In the ongoing investigation related to racial abuse targeted towards Antoine Semenyo, a Liverpool supporter has been charged for doing so to the Bournemouth forward during the opening game of the 2025/26 English Premier League season. It was on 15th August 2025, when the Reds faced Bournemouth in the opening fixture at Anfield. The game had to be stopped in the 29th minute by on-field referee Anthony Taylor after the Ghanaian winger reported racial abuse from the sidelines while he was attempting a dribble.

Initially, it was reported that a 47-year-old Liverpool fan was banned and arrested as part of an investigation. The fan in question identifies as Mark Mogan, and he hails from Templehill Close, Dovecot. He has been charged with the crime under the Racially Aggravated Section 5 of the Public Order Act by Merseyside Police. Here's the statement from the Merseyside Police:

Latest Developments on the Investigation of Antoine Semenyo's Racial Abuse

Mark Mogan is out on bail as of now and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 22nd December, 2025. The game at Anfield had to be stopped midway to eject the man who racially abused Antoine Semenyo. The player went on to score two goals in that match, but couldn't take his team over the line.

A spokesperson from the Liverpool football club said back then that they were aware of the situation and highly condemned the action. The FA also reassured back then that it would take necessary steps and make an example so that no other player of colour would face the same fate as Antoine Semenyo racist abuse in the future.

The FA has always stated that there's no room for racism in the Premier League & will take necessary actions to curb it, but repeated incidents like the one that happened with Antoine Semenyo have only tarnished the league's image.