Tag: Hannibal

Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claims Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans
23 October 2025 Off

Hannibal Mejbri: FA reviews claims Burnley midfielder spat at Leeds United fans

By Total Football News

The Football Association is looking into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets’ win at Turf Moor on Saturday.

Lancashire Police is also “establishing the facts” around the alleged incident after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the stadium.

Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute and was shown a yellow card in

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Hannibal Mejbri: Burnley midfielder ‘in good place’ after alleged racism incident
19 February 2025 Off

Hannibal Mejbri: Burnley midfielder ‘in good place’ after alleged racism incident

By Total Football News

Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri is in “a good place now” following an allegation of racist abuse against Preston forward Milutin Osmajic, says Clarets boss Scott Parker.

Saturday’s goalless draw was delayed for several minutes in the second half when the Tunisian reacted furiously to something that appeared to be said to him by Osmajic – and Hannibal then spoke at length to referee Andrew Kitchen.

Burnley said they were “aware of

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Hannibal Mejbri: FA probes Burnley player’s claim of racial abuse
17 February 2025 Off

Hannibal Mejbri: FA probes Burnley player’s claim of racial abuse

By Total Football News

The Football Association is investigating a report of an alleged racist remark made towards Hannibal Mejbri during Saturday’s game between Preston North End and Burnley.

Burnley midfielder Hannibal has accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during the 0-0 draw at Deepdale.

Preston have said Osmajic has “strongly refuted” the claim.

Hannibal reported the allegation immediately to referee Andrew Kitchen and the FA is expecting to receive the

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Hannibal Mejbri: Burnley sign midfielder from Manchester United
28 August 2024 Off

Hannibal Mejbri: Burnley sign midfielder from Manchester United

By Total Football News

Burnley have completed the signing of Hannibal Mejbri from Manchester United on a four-year contract.

BBC Sport understands the Championship club has paid a £5.4m fee for the Tunisia international, potentially rising to £9.4m, with additional sell-on and buy-back clauses.

The 21-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils in 2019 but has remained on the periphery of the first-team squad during his stay at Old Trafford.

Hannibal scored one goal in

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