Footballer Antoine Semenyo experienced a shocking moment during a Premier League match at Anfield on 15 August 2025. While playing for Bournemouth, he was allegedly racially abused by Mark Mogan, a 47-year-old Liverpool fan.

As Semenyo prepared to take a throw-in, Mogan reportedly shouted a racist insult, leaving the player feeling "clearly hurt and upset." Prosecutors revealed that Semenyo was so taken aback that he briefly "froze" upon hearing the slur. He reported the incident to referee Anthony Taylor when the ball next went out of play.

Key details from the court hearing include:

• Mogan, who uses a wheelchair, allegedly shouted the offensive slur about 30 minutes into the match.
• Prosecutor Simon Jones stated, "Mr Semenyo briefly froze as he couldn't believe what the male had said."
• Following the incident, Mogan continued to shout further abuse, but Semenyo chose not to respond and proceeded with the throw-in.
• Mogan was removed from the stadium at half-time following the incident.

The court was shown two short video clips depicting Mogan in an "agitated and angry state." Mogan has denied the charges of racially aggravated behavior.