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 seemed to be stated to him by Osmajic and Hannibal then spoke at size to referee Andrew Kitchen.
In a submit on Instagram, former Manchester United participant Hannibal stated: “I cannot be silent about what occurred right now. I’ll at all times name out racism each time I hear or see it.
“That’s the solely means we modify as a sport and a society. I’m a powerful individual however no one ought to should expertise this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”
Burnley stated they have been “conscious of an alleged remark” and would supply their full help to the 22-year-old.
Preston stated Montenegro worldwide Osmajic “strongly refuted” claims of a remark made in the direction of Hannibal.
Burnley stated the alleged incident was reported to officers throughout and after the sport and referee Kitchen has registered the grievance.
In an announcement, Preston stated: “Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a remark made in the direction of Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match assembly with right now’s match officers.”
Membership sources have advised BBC Sport a Preston participant approached the Burnley altering room at full-time to verify on Hannibal’s wellbeing.
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford posted: “Kick it out, no place for that in soccer” on social media after the match.
BBC Sport has approached the Soccer Affiliation for remark.
Chatting with BBC Sport after the sport, Burnley boss Scott Parker stated: “He is damage. I feel everybody might see that on the time, Hannibal’s an emotional participant and he was visibly very careworn by what was stated.
“I do not need to get into the actual particulars of what was stated, 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.
In October, Osmajic was banned for eight video games by the Soccer Affiliation for biting Blackburn’s Owen Beck. He admitted the cost of violent conduct and was fined £15,000.
