Liverpool fan on trial for alleged racist abuse of Semenyo
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:34 · Archive
A Liverpool fan denies racially abusing footballer Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match in August 2025.
Antoine Semenyo, then playing for Bournemouth, was allegedly racially abused by Liverpool fan Mark Mogan, 47, during a Premier League match at Anfield on 15 August 2025. Mogan denies the charge of racially aggravated behaviour.
The court heard that about 30 minutes into the opening match of the season, Mogan shouted a racial slur at Semenyo as he prepared to take a throw-in. Prosecutor Simon Jones told Liverpool Magistrates' Court that Semenyo "briefly froze, as he couldn't believe what the male had said". Mogan then shouted further abuse. The court heard Mogan, who uses a wheelchair, also threw chewing gum at Semenyo, hitting his shorts. Mogan was removed from the stadium at half-time.
The trial was interrupted on Wednesday when Mogan suffered a seizure during the lunch break and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Semenyo, who now plays for Manchester City, had been due to give evidence via videolink that afternoon. District Judge Mary Dowrick refused an application to proceed with the trial in Mogan's absence, and proceedings are expected to resume at a later date.
How it is being reported
- Liverpool fan accused of abusing Antoine Semenyo taken to hospital during trialA Liverpool fan accused of racially abusing former Cherries player Antoine Semenyo has been taken to hospital partway through his trial.Bournemouth Echo · 14 Oct, 17:00
- Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse, court toldA Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.BBC Dorset · 14 Oct, 15:16
In this story: Antoine Semenyo · Mark Mogan · Liverpool · Bournemouth · Manchester City · Anfield · Liverpool Magistrates' Court
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