Former Man Utd star sent off for STAMPING on opponent’s stomach in moment of madness during Championship clash
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EX-MANCHESTER UNITED starlet Hannibal Mejbri sparked outrage as fans called for a season-long ban over a "disgusting stamp" . The Burnley midfielder saw red after catching Junior Tchamadeu in the STOMACH during a 0-0 Championship draw at home to Stoke.
![[Hannibal Mejbri's studs clearly caught Stoke's Junior Tchamadeu]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000960950738.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The Tunisia star, 21, clearly trod on the grounded Potters' defender - rather than trying to jump over him. Some observers reckon summer signing Mejbri deliberately trampled on the tummy of Tchamadeu, who reacted by rolling around. Tchamadeu's dramatic response didn't appear to influence referee Gavin Ward - as the whistler had instantly sent Mejbri off.
![[Mejbri followed through, seemingly with no effort to avoid Tchamadeu]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000960950739.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
"Rightly so because that is DISGUSTING," one viewer posted. Another fan went further: "Ban him for the season. Absolutely disgusting.". A fourth demanded a suspension for a "long time". One viewer slammed Mejbri for a "terrible foul" than another fan described as "idiocy of the highest order".
![[Mejbri joined Burnley in the summer after three years with United]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NINTCHDBPICT000919508817.jpg?strip=all&w=602)
However, one observer claimed: "It’s not a stamp, he walks on the player intentionally, which is still probably a red card but more stupid and petulant than dangerous or violent.". FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. The draw left Burnley in second place, three points behind Leeds.
Meanwhile, Stoke's sturdy defending helped them move three points clear of the drop zone in Ryan Shawcross' final game as caretaker boss. Former Red Devils' striker Mark Robins - now better known for his seven years managing Coventry City - will come in as the Potter's permanent boss.
