FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.

The Premier League match between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield has been briefly stopped after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has hailed Ghana international Antoine Semenyo as the standout performer in AFC Bournemouth’s Premier League opener against Liverpool.

Antoine Semenyo reported a racist comment from a spectator while preparing for a throw-in during the Liverpool vs Bournemouth match.