Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has accused Preston ahead Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him throughout Saturday’s goalless draw within the Championship at Deepdale.
The match was delayed for a number of minutes within the second half when the Tunisian reacted furiously to one thing that gave the impression to be mentioned to him by Osmajic and spoke at size to referee Andrew Kitchen.
In a submit on Instagram, former Manchester United participant Hannibal mentioned: “I cannot be silent about what occurred immediately. I’ll at all times name out racism at any time when I hear or see it.
“That’s the solely manner we modify as a sport and a society. I’m a powerful particular person however no one ought to must expertise this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”
Burnley mentioned they have been “conscious of an alleged remark” and would supply their full help to the 22-year-old.
Preston mentioned Montenegro worldwide Osmajic “strongly refuted” claims of a remark made in the direction of Hannibal.
Burnley mentioned the alleged incident was reported to officers throughout and after the sport and referee Kitchen has registered the criticism.
In a press release, Preston mentioned: “Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a remark made in the direction of Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match assembly with immediately’s match officers.”
Membership sources have advised REPORTAHOLICS Sport a Preston participant approached the Burnley altering room at full-time to verify on Hannibal’s wellbeing.
REPORTAHOLICS Sport has approached the Soccer Affiliation for remark.
Talking to REPORTAHOLICS Sport after the sport, Burnley boss Scott Parker mentioned: “He is harm. I believe everybody might see that on the time, Hannibal’s an emotional participant and he was visibly very careworn of what was mentioned.
“I do not need to get into the true particulars of what was mentioned, I am positive it will come out sooner or later. Hannibal’s reported it and is bitterly gutted actually so we’ll see what occurs within the coming days.”
The 2 sides will meet at Deepdale once more within the FA Cup fifth spherical on Saturday, 1 March.
