LIVERPOOL, England, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Liverpool's Premier League season-opening match against Bournemouth was briefly halted on Friday after visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported getting racist abuse from the crowd.

Liverpool’s Premier League season opener against Bournemouth was suspended after Antoine Semenyo accused a fan of racist abuse.

The defending English Premier League champions look to start the new season on the right foot, as Liverpool gets set to play host to Bournemouth to kick off the 2025-26 campaign.

The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield has been briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer made a glaring on-air blunder while discussing Liverpool's 4-2 win over Bournemouth. Arne Slot's squad picked up their first three points of the Premier League season following their opener on Friday night.

ALAN SHEARER made a major gaffe on the first episode of the new-look Match of the Day by blasting Milos Kerkez for Bournemouth’s opening goal – despite the defender not being on the

Liverpool players and fans have paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at the first competitive match at Anfield since their death last month.

Liverpool (0-0-0) open defense of their Premier League title Friday when they take to the pitch against Bournemouth (0-0-0). The Reds finished first last season with 84 points, while Bournemouth ended 28 points behind Liverpool with 56 points in ninth.

The champions started with a win but the night was overshadowed by Antoine Semenyo reporting he was subject to racist abuse