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.

Semenyo has thanked the "football family" for the support he received after being subjected to alleged racist abuse during Bournemouth's loss at Liverpool.