Preston striker Milutin Osmajic has been charged by the Football Association (FA) with racially abusing Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.
The Football Association is investigating an alleged incident that occurred during a goalless draw at Deepdale last month.
The FA has now charged Osmajic and แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ the Montenegrin has until March 25 to appeal.
“It is alleged that the striker acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting language towards an opposition player, which is contrary to FA Rule E3.1,” the statement said.
It further alleged that the action constituted a “serious violation” of the rules because it contained “explicit or implied references to skin colour and/or ethnicity.”
The Championship game was delay for several minutes in the second half when the Tunisian reacted violently to what appeared to be words from Osmajic, with Hannibal then having a lengthy conversation with referee Andrew Kitchen.
Osmayic, 25, has strongly denied the allegations.
The two teams met again in the FA Cup fifth round two weeks later, with Preston winning 3-0.
Burnley players refused to shake hands with Osmajic before the game, with manager Scott Parker not playing Hannibal.
Osmajic scored the home side’s second goal.
“It was a tough decision, and we came in here a little bit weaker today because Hannibal is a very important member of this team, and I feel like it’s the best decision for Hannibal,” Parker said at the time.
“I didn’t want him to be in this situation, so we made the decision that was best for Hannibal. That’s why he’s not in the squad.”
In an Instagram post after the first game, the former Manchester United player posted: “I will not remain silent about what happened today. I will speak out against racism every time I hear or see it.”
“That’s the only way we can change as a sport and as a society. I’m a strong man but no one should have to suffer this disgusting abuse on the field.”
In October, Osmayic was ban for eight games by the FA for biting Blackburn’s Owen Beck. He pleaded guilty to a violent conduct charge and was fine £15,000.