Official: Hannibal Mejbri Suspended for Four Matches with a Fine
Sky Sports has confirmed that Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been suspended for four matches due to misconduct during his match against Leeds United last October.
The English Football Association clarified that the charge against Mejbri concerns spitting in the direction of Leeds fans, resulting in a fine of £15,000 imposed on him in addition to a suspension.
The Tunisian player will miss Burnley's upcoming matches against Newcastle United, Fulham, Portsmouth, and Everton, as part of the penalty imposed by the federation.
The association added that this penalty comes as part of a series of deterrent measures against unsportsmanlike behavior, emphasizing the necessity for all players to adhere to professional standards both on and off the field in order to preserve the reputation of the English Premier League.
The English Football Association clarified that the charge against Mejbri concerns spitting in the direction of Leeds fans, resulting in a fine of £15,000 imposed on him in addition to a suspension.
The Tunisian player will miss Burnley's upcoming matches against Newcastle United, Fulham, Portsmouth, and Everton, as part of the penalty imposed by the federation.
The association added that this penalty comes as part of a series of deterrent measures against unsportsmanlike behavior, emphasizing the necessity for all players to adhere to professional standards both on and off the field in order to preserve the reputation of the English Premier League.