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Milutin Osmajic has been hit with a nine-game ban after being charged with racially abusing Burnley’s Hannibal.
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The 26-year-old has also been fined £21,000 and ordered to attend a mandatory education course.
Osmajic refuted the claims.
Speaking on social media after the game, Hannibal said “he will not be silent” and promised to “always call out racism” whenever he heard it.
What have the FA said?
"An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Preston North End FC’s Milutin Osmajić for a proven breach of FA Rule E3.
The incident occurred during Burnley's trip to Deepdale in February (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)placeholder image
The incident occurred during Burnley's trip to Deepdale in February (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
“It was alleged that the forward had breached FA Rule E3.1 by acting in an improper manner and/or using abusive and/or insulting words towards a Burnley FC player during their EFL Championship fixture on Saturday 15 February.
“It was also alleged that this matter constitutes an “Aggravated Breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as the words included a reference – whether express or implied – to colour and/or race.
“Milutin Osmajić denied the charge against him, which the Regulatory Commission found to be proven, and it has imposed an immediate nine-match suspension, £21,000 fine and mandatory education course.
“The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.”
What have PNE said in response?
“We are extremely disappointed at the decision made by an independent regulatory commission to sanction Milutin Osmajić and impose a nine-match suspension, following an incident which took place in a league fixture against Burnley on February 15, 2025.
“We note that the outcome was determined on the 'Balance of Probabilities' rather than one that is 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'.
“We also note that the FA determined that this decision offers no moral judgement, was not premeditated nor any comment about his general character.
“Milutin has always pleaded his innocence of the charge and continues to do so. We continue to be fully supportive of our player.
“We are proud of our equity, diversity and Inclusion policies and practices, and we reaffirm our opposition to all forms of discrimination.”
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