Scott Parker backs Burnley players snubbing Preston’s Milutin Osmajic handshake amid racism allegation
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri had accused Osmajic of racially abusing him during their league game amid an ongoing FA investigation.
Burnley players refuse to shake hands with Preston’s Osmajic after racism allegation
Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston’s Milutin Osmajic before their FA Cup game in solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri, who had claimed the Montenegro forward racially abused him in their previous match.
Burnley players refuse to shake hands with Preston’s Milutin Osmajic before FA Cup tie
The two sides were facing off less than a fortnight after Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri had accused Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racial abuse
WATCH: Burnley's entire starting XI all refuse to shake laughing Milutin Osmajic's hand amid racism row involving ex-Man Utd midfielder Hannibal Mejbri
Burnley's starting line-up refused to shake hands with Preston's Milutin Osmajic after he was previously accused of racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri.
Watch: Burnley refuse to shake hands with player accused of racially abusing team-mate
It began with the Burnley players refusing to shake Milutin Osmajic’s hand, with the Preston North End striker accused of racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri in a previous tie. It ended with the Montenegrin taunting Burnley fans after his goal helped Preston into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Milutin Osmajic: Burnley players snub handshake amid racism row
Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston North-End defender Milutin Osmajic during their FA Cup fifth round clash on Saturday as a sign of solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri.
Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri alleges Preston’s Milutin Osmajic made racist comment
Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri has promised to “always call out racism” after an allegation of racist abuse was made against Preston forward Milutin Osmajic during Saturday’s stalemate.The 0-0 draw at Deepdale was overshadowed by a second-half incident where Mejbri was left incensed after a heated exchange with Osmajic.
Will Hannibal & Osmajic play in Preston-Burnley tie?
Burnley manager Scott Parker says he needs to "think hard" about picking Hannibal Mejbri for Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Preston.
Hannibal Mejbri: Burnley boss Scott Parker says he will protect midfielder ahead of FA Cup tie vs Preston after racist abuse allegation
Scott Parker says he is yet to decide whether to involve midfielder Hannibal Mejbri in Saturdays FA Cup fifth-round tie ...
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Burnley stars snubbed handshake after former Man United star faced alleged racism abuse
Osmajic was previously accused of racially abusing former Manchester United star Hannibal Mejbri during a goalless Championship clash two weeks prior. Osmajic has denied the claims, with Hannibal ...
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Watch: Preston biter Milutin Osmajic in racism storm after Hannibal Mejbri incident
yeah, you don’t want to see that.” In a statement, Preston said: “Preston North End are aware of a complaint that has been made by Hannibal Mejbri and Burnley FC to today’s match officials ...