Antoine Semenyo reported racist abuse during a match at Anfield, leading to the ejection of a 47-year-old man. Referee Anthony Taylor halted play, addressing the incident with both teams' managers and captains. Semenyo expressed gratitude to his teammates, Liverpool, and the officials for their support. Despite the incident, he scored two goals, contributing to a thrilling 4-2 match. His experience highlighted the solidarity within football against racism, and he emphasized the importance of support from the football community, lamenting ongoing online racism he faced afterward.
"Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together," Semenyo wrote.
"Football showed its best side when it mattered most."
"Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch, the 25-year-old added."
"The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport."
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