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MLS Suspends Luis Suárez for Off-the-Ball Kick, Ruling Him Out of Inter Miami’s Game 3 vs. Nashville

The disciplinary committee issued a one-game ban and fine after a retroactive review deemed the unpenalized incident violent conduct.

Overview

  • Suárez will serve the suspension on November 8, missing the decisive Game 3 that Inter Miami must win to avoid elimination.
  • The committee found Suárez struck Nashville’s Andy Nájar in the 71st minute of the Nov. 1 match even though no foul was called on the play.
  • Under MLS rules, the panel can unanimously impose discipline after the fact when officials do not address an incident during the game.
  • The league also fined Suárez an undisclosed amount and fined Inter Miami defender Ian Fray for simulation during the same series.
  • Earlier this season, Suárez received a three-match MLS suspension and a six-match Leagues Cup ban for a spitting incident, adding context to his disciplinary record.