The English Federation accuses Tunisian player Mejbri of spitting on Leeds fans

The English Football Association on Tuesday accused Tunisian international player Hannibal Mejbri, Burnley midfielder, of misconduct due to allegations that he spat on Leeds United fans during his team’s 2-0 home win in the English Premier League last October. The FA said the alleged incident occurred in the 67th minute. Al-Mejbri was a substitute in the 83rd minute.

“The player is alleged to have acted contrary to the laws of the game and in an inappropriate manner and committed offensive and inappropriate behavior by spitting on or in the direction of Leeds United fans,” the FA said in a statement.

The 22-year-old Tunisian international, who moved to Turf Moor from Manchester United last year, has until November 28 to respond to this accusation.

Newly promoted Burnley, which ranks seventeenth in the standings with 10 points from 11 matches, will host third-placed Chelsea on November 22 after the international break.