The Football Association has charged Preston North End player Milutin Osmajic after an alleged incident of racist abuse involving Burnley midfielder and Manchester United academy graduate Hannibal Mejbri
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic faces charges from the Football Association after an allegation of racial abuse towards former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.
The incident occurred during a Championship match against Burnley on 15 February. Osmajic is said to have directed a racist remark at Hannibal during that game.
The United academy graduate Hannibal spoke to referee Andrew Kitchen after a heated exchange with Osmajic. The midfielder continued to play before being substituted in the second half.
The FA announced on Monday that Osmajic has been charged with misconduct under FA Rule E3 and has until next Tuesday to respond. An official statement on the FA’s website stated: “Milutin Osmajic has been charged with breaching FA Rule E3 at the Championship fixture between Preston and Burnley on Saturday 15 February.
“It’s alleged that the forward acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards an opposing player contrary to FA Rule E3.1. It’s further alleged that this constitutes an ‘aggravated breach’ which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race. Milutin Osmajic has until Tuesday 25 March to provide a response.”
A statement on the Preston website acknowledges the charges. It also states that Osmajic continues to “strongly deny” the allegations. “Preston acknowledges the charges brought against Milutin Osmajic by the FA following last month’s Championship fixture against Burnley,” the statement says.
“Milutin continues to strongly deny the allegations of the use of abusive language with reference to colour and/or race and will provide an official response to the FA charges in due course. Until such a time where the case has been concluded, the club will be making no further comment.”
2025-03-17 19:30:42
