Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has found himself in hot water after an incident during his side’s Premier League clash against Leeds United on October 18 sparked controversy among fans and officials alike. The 22-year-old was seen engaging in a heated exchange near the touchline, which has now drawn disciplinary attention from the FA.
The situation has cast a shadow over Burnley’s recent form, with the team struggling to find consistency after back-to-back defeats to Arsenal and West Ham in the league.
According to an FA spokesperson, the English FA announced via their official X handle that Mejbri has been charged with misconduct for allegedly acting in breach of the Laws of the Game and using improper or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters around the 67th minute of the match. See post below.
Softfootball earlier reported that the FA spokesperson had also confirmed Chelsea were hit with 74 charges over agent regulation breaches during the Abramovich era, highlighting the governing body’s growing determination to clamp down on misconduct and regulatory violations across English football.
Mejbri now faces a tense wait as he prepares his response before the November 28 deadline, with Burnley expected to support the player through the process while maintaining full cooperation with the FA’s investigation.
