FA charges Burnley's Mejbri for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans


Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the English Football Association after allegedly spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United fans last month.

The matter relates to an incident that occurred in the 67th minute of the Clarets' 2-0 Premier League victory over Leeds at Turf Moor on October 18.

Mejbri was among the substitutes at the time of the alleged incident. He entered the game in the 83rd minute and was booked after a collision with Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.

An FA statement added: “Hannibal Mejbri has until Friday, November 28 to provide a response.”

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