Bournemouth’s Semenyo Calls for Jail Sentences Over Racial Abuse After Liverpool Arrest

Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth forward, has called for much harsher punishments, including jail time and lifetime stadium bans, for those guilty of racial abuse in football. The call follows an incident during Bournemouth's Premier League opener against Liverpool at Anfield, where a supporter racially abused Semenyo, leading to the match being briefly halted and the offender's arrest and stadium ban. Semenyo also revealed he was subjected to further racial abuse on social media after the match, expressing frustration and anger at the ongoing prevalence of racism in the sport. He highlighted that current measures by the Premier League are insufficient and urged for more decisive actions by football authorities and legal systems. Semenyo emphasized the importance of reporting such abuse and ensuring maximum punishment to deter future incidents. His stance reflects a broader call within football to address the persistent issue of racism more effectively.