Milutin Osmajic Charged by FA After Racism Allegations

Milutin Osmajic, a forward for Preston North End, has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for allegedly racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri during a Championship match on February 15. The FA's charge cites a breach of Rule E3, which addresses improper conduct and abusive language, and classifies the allegation as an 'aggravated breach' due to its reference to race. Following the incident, Mejbri reported feeling 'disgusting abuse' and expressed his determination to combat racism in sports on social media. Osmajic, who denies the claims, has until March 25 to respond to the charges. The controversy continued during their subsequent FA Cup match, where Burnley players notably refused to shake hands with Osmajic. This incident marks another troubling chapter for Osmajic, who previously faced an eight-game ban for violent conduct in October.