Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston player of racism allegation after condemning the said incident on social media.
Hannibal Mejbri said he had been the target of racism from an opposition player during his side’s 0-0 draw at Deepdale.
However, Preston released a statement saying Milutin Osmajic denied the claim.
Burnley’s manager, Scott Parker, stated that his midfielder had reported Osmajic’s furious verbal altercation with Mejbri halfway through the second half.
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.”
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 with regards to an allegation of a comment made by Milutin Osmajic during today’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at Deepdale.
“Milutin Osmajic has strongly refuted the claims of a comment made towards Hannibal Mejbri in a post-match meeting with today’s match officials. The club would like to thank the match officials for the way they have handled the issue and will assist with the investigation until a conclusion has been found.”
Burnley also released a statement, saying: “Burnley Football Club is aware of an alleged comment made to Hannibal by Milutin Osmajic during our game against Preston North End which was reported to officials both during and after the game.
“During the second-half Hannibal made referee Andrew Kitchen aware of the comment who has registered the complaint. The club would like to thank the officials for their professional handling of the incident. The club will continue to show its complete support to Hannibal and there will be no further comment made until the investigation has been completed.”