Milutin Osmajic Suspended for Biting Incident

Milutin Osmajic, a forward for Preston North End, has been handed an eight-match suspension and fined £15,000 for biting Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck during a Championship match on September 22. The incident occurred late in the game following a red card issued to Beck for a foul, leading to a heated confrontation where Osmajic admitted to the act of violent conduct. Despite Beck's protests during the match, Osmajic was not sent off at the time, which has drawn attention to the inconsistency in officiating. Blackburn's manager reported that Beck was visibly shaken after the incident, and Preston's manager emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable in football. The Football Association announced the penalties after an independent regulatory hearing, with Osmajic eligible to return only after November 23. This incident recalls past biting controversies in football, notably involving Luis Suarez, who received multiple bans for similar offenses.