This article was originally published on www.si.com as Antoine Semenyo Offers Heartfelt Response to Racist Abuse in Liverpool Defeat. Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has thanked fans across the globe for their support in the face of racist abuse during his side’s Premier League opener.

Friday's opening match of the season was paused after visiting forward Semenyo reported alleged abuse from the stands.

The Premier League has said it will launch a full investigation after Liverpool 's curtain-raiser against Bournemouth at Anfield was halted when visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.