Hannibal Mejbri says he suffered “disgusting abuse” amid an investigation into an alleged racist remark from Milutin Osmajic in Burnley’s Championship draw with Preston.
Preston mentioned they’re conscious of the grievance made by former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal to match officers, including Osmajic “strongly refuted the claims”.
The FA is trying into the incident after Hannibal and Osmajic clashed throughout Saturday lunchtime’s goalless draw, with chaotic scenes on the finish of the sport, together with Burnley boss Scott Parker in search of out the referee after the full-time whistle.
Following the sport, Hannibal posted on X: “I cannot be silent about what occurred at this time.
“I will always call out racism whenever I hear or see it. That is the only way we change as a sport and a society.
“I’m a powerful particular person however no person ought to must expertise this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”
Talking in his post-match interview, Parker mentioned: “Something inappropriate was said to Hannibal which he reported.
“You possibly can clearly see he was very distressed and in that second we tried to get some context into what precisely had occurred as a result of he was very emotional.
“He explained to me what was said and at that moment we just wanted to work out how he was and where he was in his head space. It will go down to due process now.”
Burnley head coach Scott Parker speaks with Hannibal Mejbri through the Clarets’ draw at Preston
Hannibal’s membership launched an announcement, studying: “Burnley Football Club is aware of an alleged comment made to Hannibal by Milutin Osmajic during our game against Preston North End which was reported to officials both during and after the game.
“During the second half Hannibal made referee Andrew Kitchen aware of the comment who has registered the complaint. The club would like to thank the officials for their professional handling of the incident.
“The membership will proceed to point out its full assist to Hannibal and there might be no additional remark made till the investigation has been accomplished.”
A Preston membership assertion after the match learn: “Preston North End are aware of a complaint that has been made by Hannibal Mejbri and Burnley FC to today’s match officials with regards to an allegation of a comment made by Milutin Osmajic during today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at Deepdale.
“Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a remark made in the direction of Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match assembly with at this time’s match officers.
“The club would like to thank the match officials for the way they have handled the issue and will assist with the investigation until a conclusion has been found.
“No additional remark might be made right now.”
