FIFA World Cup 2022: Manchester United’s Hannibal Mejbri causes trouble after throwing ball at Australian’s face, almost sparking a fight

Hannibal Mejbri, a Manchester United youngster, came to light due to an incident during the Tunisia-Australia FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament. Reportedly, he threw the ball at Australia star Duke when he was injured and lying on the ground. This in...

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Young Manchester United player Hannibal Mejbri, 19, has become well-known for his aggressive playing style. Despite being labeled as a bench player, he was seen throughout the opening frame of the match against the Australians.

What happened to Mitchell Duke?

Mitchell Duke gave his team the lead in the encounter between Tunisia and Australia in the game's 23rd minute. Eight minutes later, he challenged for a header and was struck, which caused him to become hurt and fall to the ground. He was injured when the ball was swiftly thrown back onto the field and struck Duke in the head.

Big teams who didn't qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022
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Many teams who usually are known to shine at the world cup have not qualified this year.


Many teams who usually are known to shine at the world cup have not qualified this year.
Lost to North Macedonia in the playoff semi-final in March.


Lost to North Macedonia in the playoff semi-final in March.
Lost its play-off final match to Poland and did not qualify.


Lost its play-off final match to Poland and did not qualify.
Won only one game out of four qualification matches for Qatar 2022.


Won only one game out of four qualification matches for Qatar 2022.
Star players like Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez and Davinson Sanchez will miss the tourney.


Star players like Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez and Davinson Sanchez will miss the tourney.
Drew with Senegal in playoffs, Mohamed Salah will not feature in the tournament.


Drew with Senegal in playoffs, Mohamed Salah will not feature in the tournament.
Finished third in Group G and lost its place to Turkey by 3 points.


Finished third in Group G and lost its place to Turkey by 3 points.
Paraguay struggled at CONMEBOL's qualifiers and did not make it.


Paraguay struggled at CONMEBOL's qualifiers and did not make it.
Following its war on Ukraine, Russia was banned by FIFA from all events.


Following its war on Ukraine, Russia was banned by FIFA from all events.


Hannibal Apologized to Duke

Duke instantly got to his feet to confront the culprit, who was none other than Hannibal. With a remorseful look, the 6-foot-1-inch man charged toward the midfielder. However, Duke graciously accepted Hannibal's apologies, and the two shook hands after Hannibal received a warning from the referee. Also, this incident was seen by all the Manchester United supporters online too.



FAQs:

  1. Has Hannibal Mejbri played internationally before?
    According to data, this World Cup marks Hannibal's third international tournament as a senior professional.
  2. How did Hannibal become so well-known?
    A scything foul on Naby Keita during his Premier League cameo against Liverpool, which Gary Neville commended, helped Hannibal gain popularity toward the end of the previous season.
  3. Who won the Australia-Tunisia match in the FIFA World Cup 2022?
    Australia beats Tunisia 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
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