Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri had accused Osmajic of racially abusing him during their league game amid an ongoing FA investigation.

Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston’s Milutin Osmajic before their FA Cup game Saturday in solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri, who had claimed the Montenegro forward racially abused him in their previous match.

Burnley players refused to shake the hand of Preston’s Milutin Osmajic, who was accused of racism by Clarets star Hannibal Mejbri just two weeks ago. Having played out a 0-0 draw in the

Burnley players refused to shake hands with Preston North-End defender Milutin Osmajic during their FA Cup fifth round clash on Saturday as a sign of solidarity with teammate Hannibal Mejbri.

Burnley players refuse to shake Milutin Osmajic's hand after teammate Hannibal Mejbri accused the Preston forward of racially abusing him the last time the two sides met.

It began with the Burnley players refusing to shake Milutin Osmajic’s hand, with the Preston North End striker accused of racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri in a previous tie. It ended with the Montenegrin taunting Burnley fans after his goal helped Preston into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Burnley's starting line-up refused to shake hands with Preston's Milutin Osmajic after he was previously accused of racially abusing Hannibal Mejbri.