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Hannibal Mejbri joined Burnley from Manchester United last summer 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. Lancashire Police looked into the matter after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the ground. In announcing Mejbri's sanction, an FA statement said: "It was alleged that the player acted in breach of the laws of the game and/or in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters around the 67th minute. "Hannibal Mejbri subsequently admitted the charge, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a four-match ban and £15, 000 fine following a hearing. " Mejbri has made 50 appearances in all competitions for Burnley, scoring one goal. The Tunisia international joined the Clarets from Manchester United in August 2024 in a deal which could eventually be worth £9. 4m. He will miss his side's four league games against Newcastle, Fulham, Bournemouth and Everton this month. The Clarets, promoted from the Championship last season, are 19th in the Premier League after losing their past five matches. Latest Burnley news, analysis and fan views Ask about Burnley - what do you want to know? Follow the World Cup draw live 'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops Norris and Verstappen closely matched in practice The rise and fall of four powerful civilisations How Skype lost its connection to the world Ridley Scott's masterful epic of betrayal and vengeance Wole Soyinka gives his account of Nigeria's Biafra war 'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? How abnormal drugs test saved NFL player from cancer Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026? Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary What's behind snooker's 147 boom? 'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.