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Bournemouth captain Smith fumes over Semenyo racist abuse

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith has responded to the alleged racist abuse aimed at his team-mate Antoine Semenyo during the 4-2 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. The game, which was marked by tributes to the late Diogo Jota, had to be stopped by referee Anthony Taylor in the 28th minute after Semenyo reported being abused.

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Liverpool and Bournemouth fans pay tribute to Jota

Anfield came together in an emotional show of unity as Liverpool and Bournemouth fans paid a powerful tribute to the late Diogo Jota during the Premier League season opener. In the 20th minute, the stadium erupted into applause, with scarves and shirts held aloft, while a deafening rendition of 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' echoed in memory of the Portuguese forward and his brother, Andre Silva.

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Fans rage at horror red card decision minutes into PL opener

The Premier League is back and so are the controversies as Liverpool had an early handball appeal turned down by Anthony Taylor despite Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi appearing to deliberately palm the ball away from Hugo Ekitike as he looked to break through on goal. Fans are now raging at the incompetence of VAR with claims that the Argentine should have been sent off.

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Slot names Chelsea as PL contenders but Maresca not amused

Arne Slot believes Chelsea will be a top contender who can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The Dutchman, who stunned England last term by strolling to the championship ahead of Arsenal, now insists the west London giants have the weapons to push his Reds all the way.

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Wissa to Newcastle is ON as Brentford secure £37m replacement

Newcastle United are set to go back in for Yoane Wissa after Brentford agreed a £37 million ($50m) fee to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Cherries forward has given the green light for a switch to the Gtech Community Stadium, with final formalities expected within days. Ouattara’s arrival effectively ends Brentford’s resistance to selling the DR Congo striker.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.