Soccer Shock: Player Suspended for Biting Opponent in Heated Match

Milutin Osmajic, a soccer player from Preston, has been suspended for eight matches and fined £15,000 for biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck during a match. The incident, described as violent conduct, resulted in sanctions by the English Football Association. Osmajic's suspension keeps him out until Nov. 23.

Milutin Osmajic, a soccer player for Preston, has been handed an eight-match suspension and fined £15,000 after biting an opponent during a charged encounter against Blackburn. The English Football Association confirmed the penalties, which came following the incident with Owen Beck on September 22.

The altercation occurred late in the game when Osmajic bit Beck during a heated exchange in the 0-0 draw. Despite Beck's protests to referee Matt Donohue, the incident did not result in Osmajic being sent off. The event unfolded during a tense match where both teams had players dismissed.

Preston's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, refrained from commenting until further details on the decision are released, but emphasized that there is no place for such conduct in football. This case echoes past incidents, notably involving Luis Suarez, highlighting an ongoing issue in the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)