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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has offered his support to Antoine Semenyo (PA) - (PA Wire)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes football has to continue to try to educate the next generation about racism after labelling the abuse aimed at Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as a “disgrace”.

The 4-2 win was briefly halted in the first half at Anfield as referee Anthony Taylor went to report a complaint made by the Cherries winger.

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