Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri said he had been the target of racism from an opposition player during his side’s 0-0 draw at Deepdale, but Preston released a statement saying Milutin Osmajic denied the claim.
Midway through the second half Osmajic was involved in a heated verbal exchange with Mejbri, which Burnley’s manager, Scott Parker, confirmed had been reported by his midfielder. After the game Mejbri posted on X: “I will not be silent about what happened today. I will always call out racism whenever I hear or see it. That is the only way we change as a sport and a society. I am a strong person but nobody should have to experience this disgusting abuse on the pitch.”
