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FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Tunisia’s Hannibal Mejbri

Hannibal Mejbri: FA charge Preston striker Osmajic for alleged racial abuse of Tunisian

The Football Association (FA) on Monday charged Preston striker Milutin Osmajic for alleged racist abuse against Tunisia and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, Afrosport reports. Mejbri accused Osmajic of racially abusing him during a goalless draw at Preston’s Deepdale in the Championship last month. The 22-year-old Tunisian called the attention of the referee after the alleged racist abuse, while Preston, after the game, confirmed that Osmajic strongly...

Arsenal handed £65,000 fine for player misconduct against Wolves

Arsenal handed £65,000 fine for player misconduct against Wolves

Arsenal have been handed a huge fine by the Football Association following their players’ reaction to the sending off of Myles Lewis-Skelly by referee Michael Oliver against Wolves last month. Mikel Arteta's side have been instructed to pay a fine of £65,000 (€80,000) after failing to control their players at the Molineux Stadium on 25 January. Oliver issued a controversial red card to Lewis-Skelly in the...

FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Tunisia’s Hannibal Mejbri

FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Tunisia’s Hannibal Mejbri

The Football Association (FA) is reportedly looking into an alleged racist abuse of Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri during Saturday’s Championship game between Preston North End and Burnley. Hannibal accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during the second half of their goalless draw at Deepdale, with the former Manchester United midfielder left infuriated with the incident. The 22-year-old immediately reported the incident to referee...