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 (like in Gators game) is just wrong. But it keeps happening
Florida's Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that gave the Bulls a victory over the Gators. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles, an Apopka graduate, cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game. Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez further damaged his reputation.

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.
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. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win over the Gators.
Everyone seems to agree: Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. But it keeps happening - The Morning Sun
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. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win over the Gators. Their transgression: spitting. In the span of seven days from last Sunday through this past Saturday, there were three high-profile spitting incidents in sports. They were immediately c…
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