Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, who currently plays for Burnley, has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly spitting towards Leeds United fans last month.
Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute of
the Premier League match between the sides at Turf Moor on 18 October, which
the Clarets won 2-0.
But the alleged incident is said to have happened 16 minutes
before his introduction, while the former Manchester United player was warming
up.
Lancashire Police looked into the matter after a complaint was made
by a Leeds fan in the away section of the ground.
An FA statement said: "It is alleged the player acted
in breach of the laws of the game and/or in an improper manner and/or used
abusive and/or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds
United supporters around the 67th minute.
"Hannibal Mejbri has until Friday, 28 November to
provide a response."
Mejbri, who came through the ranks at Manchester United,
came on after 83 minutes and was booked in added time.
Last season, the 22-year-old appeared to taunt Leeds
supporters when he was substituted during Burnley's 1-0 Championship win at
Elland Road, raising his arms aloft as he made his way behind the goal and to
the dugouts.
The FA charge comes weeks after Lancashire Police confirmed
that they were investigating themselves.
In their own statement they said: 'Lancashire Police
are aware of an alleged incident involving a Burnley player during the second
half of the Premier League game between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf
Moor.
'We are currently working with Burnley Football Club to
establish the facts.'
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