"Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been handed a four-match ban and given a 15,000 fine after spitting at Leeds United fans in October. Mejbri, 22, admitted to the misconduct charge from the Football Association and will not be able to return until his club's Premier League home match against Newcastle United on 30 December. The incident occurred in the 67th minute of Burnley's 2-0 win over Leeds on 18 October."
"Mejbri, 22, admitted to the misconduct charge from the Football Association and will not be able to return until his club's Premier League home match against Newcastle United on 30 December. The incident occurred in the 67th minute of Burnley's 2-0 win over Leeds on 18 October. Lancashire Police looked into the matter after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the ground."
Hannibal Mejbri received a four-match suspension and a £15,000 fine after admitting a misconduct charge for spitting at Leeds United fans during Burnley's 2-0 victory on 18 October. The incident occurred in the 67th minute of the match. Mejbri, 22, will be ineligible to play until Burnley's Premier League home match against Newcastle United on 30 December. Lancashire Police investigated following a complaint from a Leeds supporter in the away section. The Football Association issued the charge and the resulting sporting and financial penalties aim to address the unacceptable conduct toward supporters.
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