Cliff Notes – FA charges Burnley’s Mejbri for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri faces misconduct charges from the FA for allegedly spitting at Leeds United supporters during a match on October 18.
The incident occurred in the 67th minute of Burnley’s 2-0 victory, while Mejbri was on the substitutes’ bench.
Mejbri has until Friday, 28 November, to respond to the charges as stated by the FA.

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 supporters last month.

The matter relates to an incident in the 67th minute of the Clarets’ 2-0 Premier League win over Leeds at Turf Moor on Oct. 18.

Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the English Football Association. Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images

Mejbri had been among the substitutes at the time of the alleged incident. He went on to enter the game in the 83rd minute and was booked following a clash with Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.

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