That footballer should be immediately sent back to racist abuse removed. Spitting at a person isn't going to hurt them and the risk of infection is minimal. However, it is an act that is degrading, disgusting and plain uncivilised, and for those reasons it deserves severe punishment.
I think he's European French or Italian, (I may be wrong) if so surely send him back to there?? I'm guessing racist abuse removed means "Africa" or similar? That's like sending me back to Kenya for punching some bloke in the pub carpark, when I come from Battersea. Lol. Best start punching blokes in the head....pub carpark is playing havoc with my nails. Happy Xmas.