He apologized, but he was not spared! »Sanction received by Luis Suarez after spitting an opponent
Article by Daniel Scorpie – published on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 09:37 / Updated on Saturday, September 6, 2025 09:39
Luis Suarez received a suspension of 6 matches, after the altercations involving Inter Miami's players after the League Cup final last Sunday, against Seattle Sunders. The Uruguayan striker spit a member of the Technical Staff of the opponents!
In an official statement, the North American League sanctioned Luis Suarez, as well as Sergio Busquets, Tomás Avilés and a member of Seattle Sounders's technical staff. The 38 -year -old Uruguayan Peak will punish in the 2026 edition of the League Cup.
“At the end of the match, Inter Miami's player Luis Suáz was reported by the referee commission because he spit on a member of the Technical Staff of Seattle Sunders.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez // Photo: Imago Images
Suarez's sanction will only apply in MLS and Liga MX
In accordance with Article 4.2 C of the Regulations of the League Cup competitions, the Disciplinary Commission imposed A suspension of six matches to Luis Suárez. Therefore, he will not be able to participate at least in the next edition of the competition until he is completely atone for the sanction ”, the statement said.
It was a moment of great tension and frustration, in which immediately after the match the things that should not have happened, but that does not justify the reaction I had. I was wrong and regret honestly. I am sorry for what happened and I do not want to miss the opportunity to recognize this and present to me the excuses of all those who have felt hurt for what I have done
Luis SuarezInter Miami's striker, in an Instagram post
MLS has not commented on the potential sanctions in the internal championship, so, for now, Suarez's sanction will only be applied to the Major League Soccer and Liga MX.
Luis Suarez (Inter Miami), in a duel with Yeimar Gomez (Seattle Sounders) / Photo: Imago
Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles, total 5 -step sanctions
The League Cup also announced sanctions for Sergio Busquets and Tomás Avilés, who had a violent behavior after the match.
Busquets chose with a suspension of two matches, because he hit the football player Obed Vargas, which he must also execute in the League Cup. Tomas Aviles will sit on the cough three matches for violent behavior, although the specific reason has not been specified in the report.
Steven Lenhart, a member of Seattle Sounders' technical staff, received a suspension of five matches, for his involvement in exchange for pushes and strokes with Inter Miami's players.
