Shock trip from Manchester United...Admitted charges for spitting on opposing team fans → suspension of 4 games + withdrawal of 30 million won

Shock trip from Manchester United...Admitted charges for spitting on opposing team fans → suspension of 4 games withdrawal of 30 million won
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Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mebri (22) from Manchester United was suspended for four games and fined 15,000 pounds (about 30 million won) for spitting on an opposing team fan.

BBC' reported on the 6th (Korea Standard Time) that "Mabrey has pleaded guilty to misconduct by the FA and will not be allowed to return to the game until the English Premier League (EPL) home game against Newcastle United on December 30."

According to the BBC, the incident occurred in the away stands around 22 minutes into the second half of Burnley's 2-0 win over Leeds on October 18. Lancashire police investigated the incident after a Leeds fan received a report saying 'Mabri spat on'.




The FA is accused of having violated the rules of the game or acted inappropriately, and of engaging in violent or obscene acts, such as spitting at Leeds supporters around the 67th minute. Mebri later pleaded guilty" announced the disciplinary action.

Mebri will miss four EPL games this month against Newcastle, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton.

Shock trip from Manchester United...Admitted charges for spitting on opposing team fans → suspension of 4 games withdrawal of 30 million won
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The absence of Mebri, an attacking midfielder who has played 13 games (one assist) as a starter and replacement this season, is a big blow to Burnley, who is struggling to stay. Burnley has recently lost five consecutive games and is in 19th place with three wins, one draw and 10 losses. Only Hwang Hee-chan's team, Wolverhampton (2 points), is below Burnley.




Hannibal, who was born in France and plays for Tunisia, left Manchester United in August 2024 and moved to Burnley to help the team advance to the EPL. So far, he has played 50 games in his Burnley uniform.

Hannibal, who moved from AS Monaco Youth Team to Manchester United Youth Team in 2019, played in Manchester United's first team from 2021 to 2024. Leased to Birmingham City and Seville in the 2022-2023 season and 2024, respectively.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.