One Liverpool fan is in police custody after Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo accused the man of racial abuse during a match on Friday.

A 47-year-old Liverpool fan who was last seen in a wheelchair was arrested Saturday after allegedly shouting racial slurs at Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo in a stunning scene that led to Friday’s Premier League opener in England being delayed for several minutes.

Police in Britain have arrested a man from Liverpool who is accused of shouting racist comments at a player during a Premier League soccer game this week.

A 47-year-old football fan has been arrested after Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused during his team’s match with Liverpool. Merseyside Police said the suspect from Liverpool was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public order offence at a match at Anfield.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.

Merseyside Police is investigating after a 47-year-old man was ejected from Anfield following reports of racist abuse directed towards Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

Real Madrid star Dean Huijsen has on Saturday forwarded a message of support the way of ex-Bournemouth teammate Antoine Semenyo.This comes after the Ghanaian was subjected to racially-motivated abuse

Defending champion Liverpool has launched the Premier League with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth in an emotionally charged match at Anfield.