February 17 – Racism has reared its ugly head once more, this time within the English Championship with Burnley midfielder, Hannibal Mejbri accusing Preston North Finish (PNE) striker, Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him.
The incident occurred throughout Burnley’s 0-0 draw at Deepdale, the house of PNE.
The match was delayed by match official, Andrew Kitchen, after Hannibal reacted to one thing stated by Osmajic. Hannibal spoke to Kitchen at size which resulted within the stoppage.
Hannibal, previously of Manchester United posted the next on Instagram saying, “I cannot be silent about what occurred at this time. I’ll at all times name out racism every time I see it.”
“That’s the solely manner we are able to change sport and society. I’m a robust individual however no one ought to should expertise this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”
Burnley stated that they’d supply their full assist to the participant.
Preston stated that Osmajic “strongly refuted” the claims that he made feedback of a racial nature to Hannibal. The participant additionally had a post-match assembly with the officers the place he once more “strongly refuted” the allegations.
Burnley Supervisor Scott Parker stated to the BBC after the sport: “He’s (Hannibal) is damage. I believe everybody may see that on the time, Hannibal’s an emotional participant and he was visibly very distressed by what was stated.
“I don’t wish to get into the actual particulars of what he stated, I’m certain it’ll come out sooner or later. Hannibal’s reported it and is bitterly gutted actually so we’ll see what occurs within the coming days.”
In October of final yr, Osmajic was banned for eight video games by the Soccer Affiliation (FA) after biting Blackburn Rover’s Owen Beck. The Montenegro worldwide was additionally fined £15,000.
In a wealthy destiny of coincidence, the 2 groups meet in a fortnight for an FA Cup fifth spherical tie. Deepdale will as soon as once more be the venue.
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