A 71-year-old was arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order after alleged racist abuse toward Antoine Semenyo at Everton vs Man City.
A Premier League match was overshadowed after a man was arrested over alleged racial abuse toward Antoine Semenyo.
Misryoum reports that Merseyside Police arrested a 71-year-old on Monday, following allegations made during Everton’s home game against Manchester City at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Police said the arrest was made on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense, after reports from supporters and stewards that racist abuse had been shouted.
This kind of incident matters far beyond one game because it directly affects how safely players can compete and how seriously clubs and authorities can act.
Everton responded on Tuesday with a statement condemning the alleged behavior. The club said racism and discrimination in all forms are unacceptable and insisted they have no place in stadiums, sport, or wider society.
Everton added that it would continue working closely with authorities and will pursue the strongest possible action in line with its zero-tolerance approach.
Meanwhile, Manchester City acknowledged the incident as well, thanking Everton and the police for what it described as swift action.
Police said the man was bailed with conditions, including a restriction preventing him from going within one mile of any designated sports stadium from four hours before kickoff through the period up to four hours after the match.
Beyond the in-stadium allegations, Misryoum notes that Manchester City also addressed other abuse claims this week. The club said defender Marc Guéhi faced racist abuse online after the 3-3 draw.
At the same time, City said it was disappointed to learn of vile racist social media posts, reiterating that it will support both Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi and reject discrimination in any form.
For Semenyo, Misryoum reports this is not the first time he has experienced racist abuse in the Premier League. Earlier in the season, while playing for Bournemouth against Liverpool, he said he was racially abused by a fan.
This matters because sustained reporting and enforcement are what turn condemnation into consequence, signaling that clubs and communities will not shrug off racism in football.