Readers took offence on her behalf.
The goalkeeper was eventually booked for the offence, on the hour.
Amid the ensuing furore, the International Board made spitting a dismissable offence, on a par with violent conduct.
The Chelsea captain was found not guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence on 13 July 2012.
It was seen as so distasteful, such an offence on the senses, that there was no way back for him.
The court heard that King committed the offence on his 33rd birthday while driving a white 2011 Porsche Panamera.
Huhne pleaded guilty to the offence on the first day of his trial, and is awaiting sentence.
If you are easily shocked or liable to take offence on behalf of famous people or ethnic minorities, read no further.
There was finally a booking when Ramires tripped Messi in full flight, Pedro quickly following for a similar offence on Cole.
Of the Ferguson team's decision to cite other cases, Mr Moore concluded it was "required to consider this alleged offence on its own merits".
Blachowicz is not known for his offence on the feet despite his excellent win last time out, but he plans to fight fire with fire in Krakow.
