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Preston North End have banned Milutin Osmajic for nine matches after he was accused of racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.
The incident occurred during Preston’s goalless draw with Burnley last February, and the 26-year-old will miss the match against Stoke City on Boxing Day.
The Montenegrin player was also fined £21,000.
Osmajic, who “vehemently refuted” and denied the allegations, was charged by the Football Association in March and a hearing was held in September.
The FA said, external That after the hearing, a “serious violation” was proven, as it was proven that offensive and/or insulting words including references to color and/or race were used.
In response,, external Preston said they were “deeply disappointed” by the decision and reiterated their opposition to all forms of discrimination.
The club added: “We note that the result was determined on the basis of the ‘balance of probabilities’ and not ‘beyond the scope of reasonable doubt’.”
“We also note that the FA has decided that this decision does not make any moral judgement, was not intentional, nor is it any comment about his public character.
“Milotin has always pleaded not guilty and continues to do so. We continue to provide full support to our player.”
Meanwhile, Burnley are yet to comment.
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