Former Man.U star Hannibal Mejbri charged by FA after allegedly spitting at fans

 Former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, who currently plays for Burnley, has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly spitting towards Leeds United fans last month. Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute of the Premier League match between the sides at Turf Moor on 18 October, which the Clarets won 2-0. But the alleged incident is said to have happened 16 minutes before his introduction, while the former Manchester United player was warming up.Lancashire Police looked into the matter after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the ground. An FA statement said: “It is alleged the player acted in breach of the laws of the game and/or in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters around the 67th minute. “Hannibal Mejbri has until Friday, 28 November to provide a response.” Mejbri, who came through the ranks at Manchester United, came on after 83 minutes and was booked in added time. Last season, the 22-year-old appeared to taunt Leeds supporters when he was substituted during Burnley’s 1-0 Championship win at Elland Road, raising his arms aloft as he made his way behind the goal and to the dugouts. The FA charge comes weeks after Lancashire Police confirmed that they were investigating themselves. In their own statement they said: ‘Lancashire Police are aware of an alleged incident involving a Burnley player during the second half of the Premier League game between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor. ‘We are currently working with Burnley Football Club to establish the facts.’ Super Eagles players and officials boycott training in Morocco over unresolved issues with outstanding paymentsThe post Former Man.U star Hannibal Mejbricharged by FA after allegedly spitting at fans appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.