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Everyone Seems to Agree: Spitting on Somebody Else Is Just Wrong. But It Keeps Happening

Three spitting incidents in seven days led to suspensions, ejections, and strong condemnation from coaches and players, highlighting growing concerns over sportsmanship in football and soccer.

  • Spitting on others is considered unacceptable behavior in sports, even in heated competitions, as shown by recent incidents and condemnation from coaches and players.
  • Spitting can transmit diseases, so public health officials advise against it, a lesson reinforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Three high-profile spitting incidents occurred in sports over a week, sparking widespread criticism and being labeled as disrespectful to opponents and the game.
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Everyone seems to agree: spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

Everyone seems to agree: spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

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Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, September 8, 2025.
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