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Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly spitting towards Leeds United fans last month.<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
But the alleged incident is said to have happened 16 minutes before his introduction, while the former Manchester United player was warming up.<\/p>\n
Lancashire Police looked into the matter<\/a> after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the ground.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n “Hannibal Mejbri has until Friday 28 November to provide a response.”<\/p>\n BBC Sport has contacted both Burnley and Leeds for comment. <\/p>\n Tunisia international Mejbri joined Burnley from Manchester United<\/a> in August 2024 in a deal which could eventually be worth \u00a39.4m.<\/p>\n He has made 50 appearances in all competitions for the Clarets, scoring one goal. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n