Luis Suárez Apologizes After Scandal in Leagues Cup Final with Inter Miami

Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, a key figure for Inter Miami, issued a public apology on Thursday following a controversial incident in the 2025 Leagues Cup Final, where his team fell 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders.

During the tense moments after the final whistle, Suárez was caught spitting at a member of the opposing team’s staff amid a brawl that also involved players like Sergio Busquets.

In a statement posted on his social media, Suárez acknowledged his mistake:

“This is not the image I want to project, neither in front of my family, who suffer from my mistakes, nor in front of my club, which doesn’t deserve to be affected by something like this,” the Uruguayan goalscorer expressed.

The striker expressed regret:

“It was a moment of great tension and frustration. Right after the match ended, things happened that shouldn’t have, but that doesn’t justify my reaction. I was wrong, and I sincerely regret it. I want to apologize for my behavior,” he added.

For its part, Inter Miami issued a statement condemning the incidents:

“These actions do not represent the values of our sport, and we reiterate our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship on and off the field,” the club stated.

Suárez’s actions have sparked intense debate on social media and in sports media, recalling other controversial moments in his career. His apology comes at a critical time for Inter Miami, which is looking to regain composure after the tough loss in the Leagues Cup Final.

Luis Suárez Spat at a Seattle Sounders Staff Member 

Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, star of Inter Miami, was at the center of a controversial incident during the 2025 Leagues Cup Final, where his team lost 3-0 to the Seattle Sounders.

Amid a brawl following the final whistle, Apple TV cameras captured the moment when Suárez spat at a member of the Seattle Sounders’ staff after a verbal altercation. The incident occurred in the center of the field, where several players from both teams were involved in the scuffle.

Among those involved was Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, who tried to calm the situation.

After the match, Inter Miami’s coach, Javier Mascherano, addressed the altercation in a press conference, though he claimed he did not witness Suárez’s action:

“Nobody likes to see these kinds of actions at the end of a match. When there’s a reaction, there might be a provocation, but I don’t know what happened,” the Argentine coach stated.