We are extremely disappointed at the decision made by an independent regulatory commission to sanction Milutin OsmajiΔ and impose a nine-match suspension, following an incident which took place in a league fixture against Burnley on 15th February 2025.
We note that the outcome was determined on the 'Balance of Probabilities' rather than one that is 'Beyond Reasonable Doubt'.
We also note that The FA determined that this decision offers no moral judgement, was not premeditated nor any comment about his general character.
Milutin has always pleaded his innocence of the charge and continues to do so. We continue to be fully supportive of our player.
We are proud of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices, and we reaffirm our opposition to all forms of discrimination.
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Once upon a time, Alvaro Carreras left his boyhood club, Real Madrid, for Manchester United under Erik ten Hag. After call-ups to the first team, he never made a senior team debut and ultimately went on multiple loans until he finally landed in Benfica.
Full circle, Carreras is now shining for Real Madrid and scored his first goal for the club on Saturday π₯