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Manchester City's Semenyo Faces Racial Abuse After Chelsea Win

4/15/2026

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Antoine Semenyo, a Manchester City forward, received racial abuse on Instagram after the 3-0 victory over Chelsea.
The Ghanaian international, who joined City from Bournemouth for £64 million, faced similar abuse earlier this season against Liverpool.
Manchester City provides Semenyo with support, highlighting racism's normalization in football.
Ahead of a crucial Arsenal match, Pep Guardiola will address Semenyo's situation in a forthcoming press conference.

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Antoine Semenyo, a Manchester City forward, received racial abuse on Instagram after the 3-0 victory over Chelsea.
The Ghanaian international, who joined City from Bournemouth for £64 million, faced similar abuse earlier this season against Liverpool.
Manchester City provides Semenyo with support, highlighting racism's normalization in football.
Ahead of a crucial Arsenal match, Pep Guardiola will address Semenyo's situation in a forthcoming press conference.