Former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been accused of spitting at an ex-Salford City player.
FA reviewing claims Hannibal spat at Leeds fans
Now at Burnley, Hannibal, was accused of spitting at Leeds United supporters during the Clartes’ 2-0 win over the Whites in the Premier League.
The 22-year-old came on as a late substitute at Turf Moor, with a complaint made by a visiting supporter.
Lancashire Police said it is “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 on Saturday”. The force added: “We are currently working with Burnley Football Club to establish the facts.”
Meanwhile, The FA are also reviewing the claim, and should an investigation follow, former referee Keith Hackett said Hannibal could be banned for at least three matches.
“The spitting allegation will be investigated by The FA, having entered the public domain. If proven, the player faces a suspension. It is classed as violent conduct and a minimum of three games.”
However, following the claims over the weekend, a former opponent of Hannibal’s has also made a spitting allegation at the midfielder.
Matty Lund makes spitting claim against Hannibal
Replying to Mike Keegan of The Daily Mail, who covered the news of FA reviving the claim, midfielder Matty Lund alleged that Hannibal spat at him during a match where the Tunisia international was a Man Utd player.
“Don’t normally comment on these things but this is the same bloke who spat at me during a game when he was at United and the FA didn’t do anything. Don’t like outing players but this guy is one disgusting human”
Lund player for Gary Neville and David Beckham’s Salford City for four years, but left in the summer and is currently without a club. His claim appears to come from an incident the season before his move to Salford, when his Rochdale side drew 0-0 with a United U21 team featuring Hannibal in the EFL Trophy.
The 34-year-old won three caps for Northern Ireland and came through at Stoke City, playing for Burton Albion in the Championship in 2017/18.
