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More details emerge from ‘Preston insiders’ regarding Osmajic and Mejbri incident

More details emerge from ‘Preston insiders’ regarding Milutin Osmajic and Hannibal Mejbri incident which took place on Saturday.

Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri alleges that he was subjected to racist abuse by Preston’s Milutin Osmajic during the Championship fixture between Preston and Burnley.

As per Preston insiders, to The Sun, Burnley players reportedly requested that Osmajic be substituted by Preston, but this request was rejected.

Both clubs have issued statements acknowledging the complaint, with Preston stating that Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims. The Football Association is currently looking into the incident.

This situation has caused significant controversy and has been covered by various media outlets, highlighting the ongoing issues of racism in football.

The reactions from the players and the subsequent handling by the clubs and officials underscore the sensitivity and seriousness with which such allegations are treated in sports.

Mejbri posted after the game: “I will not be silent about what happened today. 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 am a strong person but nobody should have to experience this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”

It’s said that ‘stand-in boss Stuart McCall stood his ground and refused Burnley’s request, sparking CJ Egan-Riley to hurl the ball in his direction — greeted by sarcastic applause from the coach.

‘Osmajic was later taken off in the 77th minute, with Hannibal being subbed by Burnley six minutes earlier.

‘Preston insiders reveal Osmajic was close to tears when he went to see referee Andrew Kitchen after the game.

‘Osmajic and Hannibal were called in by the official who will report the incident to the FA ahead of an investigation.

‘The Montenegrin striker said he has black team-mates and pals in the Preston ranks and would not have insulted them.

‘The FA will quiz both about an alleged racist comment.’

BURNLEY STATEMENT:

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 Club will continue to show its complete support to Hannibal and there will be no further comment made until the investigation has been completed.

PRESTON STATEMENT:

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 Osmajić during today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at Deepdale.

Milutin Osmajić has strongly refuted the claims of a comment made towards Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match meeting with today’s match officials.

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 further comment will be made at this time.

Scott Parker told talkSPORT: “Yeah, there was an incident.

“What Hannibal heard someone say to him. And instantly, I think everyone sees it in the stadium, his reaction, the emotional state that he went into.

“He was obviously hurt and tried to calm the situation down while trying to get some context on exactly what was said and have an understanding of that situation.

“Fair play to him. At that point, I’ve never really been involved in a game where what Hannibal said to me [happened] I never had to deal with that. So obviously my main focus and support at that moment was for Hannibal.

“He’s now got to carry on playing a game of football, really. He was brilliant in that, really.”

Questioned if the referee could have done more in the moment, he added: “No, the ref can’t hear that. He’s in a stadium of people. Fourth can’t hear it. I thought the officials, for my disappointment in him not giving a penalty, I thought he handled it and the fourth handled it very, very well.

“It’s been reported now. It’ll go through due process now. We’ll see, I’m sure in the coming days there’ll be some actions or whatever may take place, really.

“He’s not too bad. He’s fine.”

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