Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Semenyo

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A 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for allegedly racially abusing Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match. Everton confirmed the arrest followed reports from supporters and stadium staff.

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71-year-old fan arrested for alleged racist abuse
Incident occurred during a Premier League match
Everton and police took swift action
Semenyo previously faced similar abuse in Liverpool
Manchester City condemned the abuse and supports affected players

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A 71-year-old soccer fan was arrested for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo at a Premier League game, Everton said Tuesday. Everton said Merseyside Police arrested a 71-year-old man on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense after supporters and Hill Dickinson Stadium staff reported the incident at the game Monday. “Racism and discrimination in all forms are completely unacceptable,” Everton said in a statement. Man City said it welcomed “the swift action taken by Everton and the police to identify the individual responsible.” Semenyo was targeted in a similar incident at a previous Premier League game in the city of Liverpool, while playing for Bournemouth in the season opener. The Ghana international, who is Black, alleged he was racially abused by a Liverpool fan while preparing to take a throw-in during Bournemouth’s 4-2 loss at Anfield in August. That game was paused for the man to be ejected from the stadium. He is due in court later this year. Man City also condemned online racist abuse targeted at its defender Marc Guéhi after the 3-3 draw Monday evening. “We will continue to offer our full support to both Antoine and Marc and never accept discrimination of any kind in our game,” the club said. \\\_ AP soccer:

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What happened to the 71-year-old fan at the Everton game?

The fan was arrested for allegedly racially abusing Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match.

What actions did Everton take regarding the racist abuse incident?

Everton reported the incident to Merseyside Police, who arrested the individual on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense.

Has Antoine Semenyo faced similar incidents in the past?

Yes, Semenyo was previously targeted for racial abuse during a game while playing for Bournemouth against Liverpool earlier this season.

Soccer fan aged 71 arrested at Everton for alleged racist abuse of Manchester City's Semenyo

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