Luis Suarez has previously shown examples of inappropriate behavior with opposing footballers on the field. He did the same thing after Inter Miami’s loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final on August 31. At one point in the scuffle and heated situation, the Uruguayan star spat at an opposing staff member. For which Suarez has been banned for 6 matches in the Leagues Cup.
Seattle won the Leagues Cup 3-0 against Miami this season. That is, neither Suarez nor Miami have any more matches this season. Therefore, Suarez’s 6-match ban will take effect in the next Leagues Cup. Of these, 3 matches are in the group stage and the remaining 3 matches are in the knockout round. That means that Miami will only get Suarez if they reach the final of the tournament again. This punishment will not apply to any competition, including Major League Soccer.
In addition, Seattle’s coaching staff Steven Lenhart has been banned for five matches, Miami’s Tomas Aviles for three matches and Sergio Busquets for two matches, as well as fines. Previously, he made a deliberate handball against Ghana in the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup, which played a role in his team reaching the semifinals. In addition, Suarez was banned three times for biting an opponent. The last time he bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder was during a clash in the penalty area during a World Cup match in 2014.
Suarez was not only accused of spitting but also of grabbing another Seattle player by the throat in a recent match. MLS officials are investigating the incident. Suarez expressed his regret in a statement on Thursday.
Suarez wrote on social media Instagram Story, “It was a moment of great excitement and disappointment, where something happened at the end of the match that should never have happened. But there is no excuse for my reaction. I made a mistake and I sincerely regret it.”
Incidentally, the main incident occurred after the referee blew the final whistle in the Leagues Cup title-deciding match. At that time, Suarez rushed towards Seattle Sounders’ young midfielder Obed Vargas. Then the two started fighting on the field. The officials of both teams rushed to control the situation. At that moment, Suarez was caught on camera spitting at a Sounders staff member. In the warlike situation, the two sides clashed and clashed. Busquets and Vargas got involved in punches and scuffles.
FAQ
Why was Luis Suarez suspended?
Suarez was suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct, including spitting at an opposing staff member after Inter Miami’s loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final.
How many games is Suarez banned for?
Suarez received a six-match ban in the Leagues Cup.
When will the ban take effect?
The ban will apply in the next Leagues Cup, including three group-stage matches and three knockout-stage matches.
Does the ban affect other competitions, like MLS?
No, the ban applies only to the Leagues Cup and does not affect Major League Soccer or other tournaments.
