Why racist Is Trending Today?
Explore key developments that caused racist to trend — updated as the story unfolds.
3 key events detected
August 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Antoine Semenyo, a player for Bournemouth, was the target of a racist attack during a match against Liverpool. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed admiration for Semenyo's resilience in the face of this incident.
August 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Antoine Semenyo, a Bournemouth forward, was the target of racist abuse during a match at Liverpool's Anfield stadium. Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's captain, condemned the incident, calling it "a disgrace." Semenyo later thanked the football world for their support and released a powerful statement online. The Premier League and British police are investigating the incident, which overshadowed Liverpool's win.
July 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
John Torode, MasterChef presenter, has been sacked following an investigation that upheld allegations of using racist language.