Luis Suarez Banned For Spitting, But Inter Miami Aren't Done Fighting

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-09 03:32:24 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-09 10:34:03

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Luis Suarez will be forced to watch from the sidelines after the MLS Disciplinary Committee handed him a three-match ban for spitting at Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas during the Leagues Cup final.

The incident happened in the 80th minute of the match near the Sounders' bench, causing a melee as Suarez rushed over to Vargas, putting him in a headlock.

Suarez has been punished before for similar behavior, missing four matches in 2016 for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup group stage match.

This time, the MLS Disciplinary Committee cited the Uruguayan striker for "violation of the league's policy regarding hostile and violent behavior," announcing the relatively severe three-match ban and $25,000 fine.

Suarez will miss matches against Philadelphia, Toronto, and D.C. United.

Inter Miami, who are owned by Miami Beckham United, of which David Beckham is the frontman, released a statement regarding the incident and resultant punishment.

In it, the statement claims the committee's findings regarding the spit are "not consistent with the evidence," and that they will continue to fight for Suarez, adding that "the original evidence and interpretation of events differ greatly from what was released."

Regardless of the outcome, Inter Miami will have to do without the former Liverpool and Ajax forward for crucial matches in the coming weeks.

This isn't the first time Suarez has been involved in such incidents, and his future disciplinary hangs heavily in the balance going forward.

Will clubs and leagues continue to tolerate his violent conduct on the field, or will they support bans and fines that deter such behavior?

Time will tell if Suarez can reign in his temper, or if he will continue to find himself sidelined and fighting disciplinary committees.

Go!