Milutin Osmajic, footballer to Preston North End, 26-year-old to Milutin Osmajic as Osmajic lost on PPS. He was given a nine-match ban and £21,000 penalty after kicking an opponent in their Championship match on 15 February 2025 against Burnley. After consideration, the independent regulatory commission found that Osmajic violated FA Rule E3.1. He behaved inappropriately, telling Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley midfielder) to fuck off in a non-English but abusive and insulting manner.
The incident, which took place during the drama filled South American World Cup qualifier match, has caused an uproar in the football world. Osmajic has pleaded not guilty to the charges – he has denied them from the very start – and has always maintained his innocence. Southampton Player Allegations against the Southampton academy player were ruled proven by the commission. This decision had immediate repercussions for him.
In addition to that fine, Osmajic will receive a three-match suspension from play. His next match won’t be until Preston North End visits Stoke City on Boxing Day. His financial penalty requires suspension from office. Further, he is required to take an education course on addressing racism and discrimination in football.
The ruling has garnered opposition from all corners of the sport. After the ruling, Preston North End issued a statement saying they were dismayed by the commission’s conclusions. They stressed the importance of being there for players and creating an inclusive environment within the club.
It’s important to listen to the player at the center of this incident, Hannibal Mejbri. He stressed the urgent need to address racism in the game.
“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.” – Hannibal Mejbri
The fallout from this incident highlights ongoing challenges that football faces in combating racism and promoting a respectful playing atmosphere. As this season continues, we hope and look forward to witnessing clubs and players embrace these changes and collectively do even more to tackle these concerns in the future.
“I am a strong person but nobody should have to experience this disgusting abuse on the pitch.” – Hannibal Mejbri
The fallout from this incident highlights ongoing challenges that football faces in combating racism and promoting a respectful playing atmosphere. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how clubs and players respond to these issues moving forward.
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