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Suárez Handed Six-Game Leagues Cup Ban for Post-Final Spitting Incident

MLS says it may impose additional punishment.

Overview

  • The Leagues Cup disciplinary committee suspended the Inter Miami striker for six matches that will apply to the next edition of the tournament.
  • The decision follows Miami’s 0–3 loss at Seattle, where Suárez confronted Obed Vargas and then spat on a Sounders staff member in a post-match altercation.
  • Additional sanctions were issued: Sergio Busquets received two games, Tomás Avilés three, and Seattle staffer Steven Lenhart five.
  • Suárez posted an apology on Instagram, calling his reaction a mistake and saying he regrets it.
  • The announced suspensions also carry fines, though the amounts were not disclosed.