Antoine Semenyo Hit by Fresh Wave of Online Racist Abuse After Man City Victory Over Chelsea
Ghana forward speaks out as recurring social media attacks reignite concerns over racism in football
- Antoine Semenyo suffers renewed online racist abuse after Chelsea win
- Incident revives concerns about racism in football social media spaces
- Forward enjoying strong form with Manchester City this season
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has once again been targeted with racial abuse online, just months after experiencing a similar incident earlier in the 2025/26 English Premier League season.
The latest incident occurred following Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Semenyo, who played the full 90 minutes, later shared a celebratory post on Instagram after the win but was met with a racially offensive comment from an online user.
Reacting to the abuse, he posted: “It’s started again…”, referencing a similar episode in December 2025 when he was subjected to racist messages during his time at AFC Bournemouth after a defeat to Liverpool.
The recurrence of such incidents has once again raised serious concerns about the ongoing issue of racism in football, despite continuous anti-discrimination campaigns across the sport.
The 26-year-old, who joined Manchester City in January 2026, has enjoyed an impressive debut season at the Etihad, scoring 15 league goals and playing a key role in the club’s Carabao Cup triumph.
