Police have launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool's stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season.

Liverpool have released a statement confirming that police are investigating a report of racial abuse towards Antoine Semenyo. Play during the Reds’ 4-2 win over Bournemouth was paused by

Merseyside Police are investigating an allegation that Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo was racially abused in an incident which marred an emotional night of tributes to the late Diogo Jota.