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Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez Apologizes for on-Field Antics After Leagues Cup Final Loss to Seattle
Luis Suarez apologized for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staff member after Inter Miami's 3-0 loss in the Leagues Cup final, facing a six-match suspension by the disciplinary committee.
- On Thursday, Luis Suárez issued an apology for his conduct following Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat to Seattle in the final match of the Leagues Cup held in Seattle on August 31, 2025.
- Following the match, his behavior—including spitting at a Seattle staff member and putting a player in a headlock—sparked a confrontation that is now under review by the soccer leagues’ governing bodies.
- On Thursday, Inter Miami denounced the post-match altercations in a statement, expressing gratitude to fans for their ongoing support and confirming that the club is collaborating with MLS and Leagues Cup authorities to appropriately address the matter.
- Suárez acknowledged his mistakes in an Instagram statement, expressing regret, admitting he was wrong, and emphasizing cooperation and optimism for the long season ahead to achieve success for the club and its fans.
- Given Suárez's history of controversial incidents including biting bans and a racially abusive ban, his latest actions could result in sanctions, but the disciplinary committee will ultimately decide the consequences.
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Inter Miami’s Suarez banned six matches for spitting at staffer after Leagues Cup final
NEW YORK, 6 — Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has been handed a six-match suspension for his actions following last weekend’s stormy Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders, tournament disciplinary chiefs said yesterday.The 38-year-old former Uruguay, Liverpool and Barcelona star was sanctioned for spitting at a Sounders official after becoming embroiled in a melee following Miami’s 3-0 loss.A statement from the Leagues Cup Disciplinary Co…
Luis Suárez was sanctioned this Friday with six suspension dates in the Leagues Cup for spitting out a rival in the final of the tournament on Sunday, in a new controversial episode of the veteran Uruguayan scorer. The punishment implies that the 38-year-old Gunner loses the whole of the upcoming tournament that brings together 36 Mexican and American League clubs (MLS), said Leagues Cup in a statement. To reach the match for the title in the cu…
The Organizing Committee of the tournament has issued sanctions against Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets for their conduct at the end of the game against the Seattle Sounders
Suarez, Busquets, Aviles and Seattle staff member face Leagues Cup bans, fines
Inter Miami players Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles, and Seattle Sounders staff member Steven Lenhart, received multiple game suspensions from the 2026 Leagues Cup as punishment for their behavior during a post-game brawl following Sunday’s Leagues Cup final.
Luis Suarez issues apology after Inter Miami star spat at football coach as tempers erupted
Luis Suarez has issued a public apology after he spat at a member of the Seattle Sounders’ coaching staff during Inter Miami’s 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final.The altercation occurred moments after the final whistle in a match marked by frustration, with tempers boiling over.A scuffle broke out involving players from both teams, with Suarez initially at the center of the confrontation.The 38-year-old forward was seen grabbing Seattle midfiel…
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