A 47-year-old man, who was arrested after the Premier League’s season opener on Friday due to alleged racist abuse, has been banned from attending any regulated soccer match in the United Kingdom.

Merseyside Police confirm they have arrested a man over the racial abuse of Antoine Semenyo at Anfield. The Bournemouth star has issued a strong statement on social media following the incident,

The opening match of the new season was paused in the first-half after Semenyo reported an alleged incident of racist abuse.