During a Championship match, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri alleged that Preston forward Milutin Osmajic racially abused him, leading to a heated exchange and a formal complaint by Mejbri to officials. Burnley expressed support for Mejbri, emphasizing their commitment to combating racism, while Preston strongly denied the allegation. The incident led to discussions about racism in sports, with various individuals, including fans and players, expressing their condemnation of the abuse. Reflexively, Burnley’s coach noted Mejbri's emotional distress post-incident, highlighting the need for accountability and change in the sports community.
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.
Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a comment made towards Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match meeting with today's match officials.
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