Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has revealed that he has once again been subjected to racist abuse during the current season. On Monday, the 26-year-old shared a message on his Instagram story indicating the issue had resurfaced, alongside a screenshot showing offensive comments sent from a user account.
This is not the first time Semenyo has faced such treatment this campaign. Earlier in the season, while still representing his former club Bournemouth, he reported being racially abused by a spectator during a 4-2 defeat against Liverpool, a match in which he scored twice.
Following that incident, a 47-year-old man, Mark Mogan, was arrested and charged by Merseyside Police with a racially aggravated public order offence. However, he denied the accusation when appearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court in December. At that hearing, it was confirmed that the case is scheduled for trial on 22 April.
Manchester City are understood to be providing full support to the Ghana international after the latest episode, ensuring he receives the necessary care in response to the situation.
Authorities and organizations have yet to respond
The Premier League and the Football Association have both been contacted for comment regarding the latest abuse directed at Semenyo, though no response has yet been issued.
His experience comes amid a concerning pattern of similar incidents affecting players across the league. Reports indicate that four players were targeted over a single weekend in February, highlighting the persistence of the issue.
The UK Football Policing Unit is currently investigating those February cases, which involved Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana, and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare.
Wider pattern of abuse across English football
On the same day as Semenyo’s post, Sunderland also spoke out against racist messages directed at their forward Brian Brobbey. The abuse followed the club’s 1-0 league victory over Tottenham, adding to the growing list of incidents this season.
These repeated cases underline an ongoing problem within English football, as multiple players continue to face discrimination both in stadiums and on social media platforms.