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FA Charges Preston’s Milutin Osmajic Over Alleged Racial Abuse of Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri

Osmajic denies accusations of making a racist comment during a February Championship match, with the FA setting a March 25 deadline for his response.

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Fifth Round - Preston North End v Burnley - Deepdale, Preston, Britain - March 1, 2025 Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic scores their second goal Action Images/Ed Sykes/File Photo
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Overview

  • The FA has charged Milutin Osmajic with an aggravated breach of Rule E3.2 for allegedly using racially abusive language towards Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri on February 15, 2025.
  • The alleged incident was reported by Mejbri during the match, leading to a brief stoppage in play as he informed the referee and his manager, Scott Parker.
  • Preston North End and Osmajic have strongly denied the allegations, with the club stating they will await the outcome before making further comments.
  • Burnley players demonstrated solidarity with Mejbri by refusing to shake hands with Osmajic during a March FA Cup match between the two teams.
  • Osmajic has until March 25, 2025, to formally respond to the FA's charge, which includes accusations of improper conduct referencing race or color.