Overview
- Mark Mogan, 47, pleaded not guilty at Liverpool Magistrates' Court to a racially aggravated public order offence linked to an incident at Anfield on August 15.
- District Judge James Clarke granted conditional bail prohibiting any contact with Antoine Semenyo, attendance at regulated matches, entry within one mile of any football ground two hours before or one hour after kick-off, and social media references to the player.
- The case is listed for trial on April 22, 2026 at the same court, with Semenyo expected to attend.
- The alleged abuse was reported as Semenyo prepared to take a throw-in near the Main Stand, prompting a stoppage in play and the ejection of a spectator.
- Liverpool FC publicly condemned racism, the Football Association expressed concern and pledged appropriate action, and Semenyo later thanked teammates, Liverpool players and fans for their support.