Hannibal Mejbri Faces FA Misconduct Charges After Allegedly Spitting at Leeds Fans

Charge Details

Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri faces a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA) over an alleged incident involving Leeds United fans during a recent match. The 22-year-old midfielder reportedly spat towards supporters while warming up before his substitution in the game held on October 18 at Turf Moor, where Burnley secured a 2-0 victory.

Incident Overview

• Match Context: Mejbri entered the field in the 83rd minute as a substitute;
• Allegation Timing: The supposed incident occurred around 16 minutes earlier, during his warm-up;
• Police Involvement: The matter was brought to the attention of Lancashire Police following a complaint from a Leeds fan situated in the stadium’s away section.

FA’s Statement

The FA released a statement indicating that Mejbri is accused of breaching the game’s regulations due to alleged improper behavior, which included spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters during the 67th minute of the match. He is required to submit a response to the allegations by Friday, November 28.

Club Responses

Both Burnley and Leeds United have been approached for comments regarding this incident but have not yet provided any public statements.

Player Background

Mejbri, who is an international for Tunisia, joined Burnley from Manchester United in August 2024, in a transfer deal potentially valued at £9.4 million. He has since participated in 50 matches across various competitions, contributing one goal to his team’s efforts.