Preston North End’s Milutin Osmajic has been handed a nine-match ban after being accused of racially abusing Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri.
The Football Association charged Osmajic in March over an alleged racist comment against Tunisia midfielder Mejbri during their 0-0 draw at Deepdale in February.
The FA said an independent regulatory commission found that Montenegrin forward Osmajic’s actions constituted an ‘aggravated infringement’ as defined in FA rule E3.2 as the words contained a reference to color and/or race. Osmajic had denied the accusation.
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Preston said in a statement that he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision.
«Milutin has always maintained his innocence and continues to do so. We continue to fully support our player,» the club added.
The 26-year-old has also been fined 21,000 pounds ($28,184) and must undergo training.
Published on November 8, 2025
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