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Hannibal Mejbri was once again the villain as Leeds United lost against Burnley on Saturday.<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Turf Moor<\/a> on 18 October, with Lesley Ogochukwu and Loum Tchaouna scoring the goals on an afternoon to forget.<\/p>\n Brenden Aaronson missed a golden chance<\/a> for Leeds, but it was Hannibal who made most of the headlines after coming off the bench.<\/p>\n The former Manchester United flop has been accused of spitting at Leeds United<\/a> fans, with the Whites aware and authorities investigating, Adam Pope says.<\/p>\n Leeds United are aware of an allegation of spitting by a Burnley player believed to be Hannibal. The authorities are investigating after a complaint was made from a supporter in the Leeds United section at Turf Moor. #LUFC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Adam Pope (@apopey) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Hannibal could face FA suspension after Leeds United drama<\/p>\n Keith Hackett<\/a> has shared that the FA will investigate the allegation straight away, and if proven, it will be classed as violent conduct on his record.<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News<\/strong>, the former PGMOL chief and FIFA-listed referee shared how long a possible suspension could be.<\/p>\n \u201cThe spitting allegation will be investigated by The FA, having entered the public domain,\u201d Hackett said.<\/p>\n \u201cIf proven, the player faces a suspension.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is classed as violent conduct and a minimum of three games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Disgusting incident at Burnley vs Leeds<\/p>\n It is no surprise that someone like Hannibal<\/a> is connected to this.<\/p>\n He has a history with Leeds fans, with missiles allegedly thrown at the midfielder back in 2024, but the FA decided against sanctions for that.<\/a><\/p>\n Before that, Mejbri was clearly seen winding up Leeds fans<\/a> when walking along the Elland Road touchline when substituted, and action was called for against him then.<\/p>\n It should be more than three games if found guilty, and Hackett did reveal it was a minimum of that, with there being zero place for this in the Premier League, or anywhere.<\/p>\n Spitting at fans, like the allegation says, is disgusting, and it cannot be let go.<\/p>\n Burnley have important games against the likes of Wolves, Arsenal and West Ham coming up, and they could be without their midfielder for all of them, possibly even more.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong>\u00a0Stay connected with all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013\u00a0<\/a>@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n \n