Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets Suspended for Leagues Cup Final Brawl

The 2025 Leagues Cup final between Inter Miami and Seattle Sounders ended in a 3-0 victory for Seattle but was marred by a violent post-match brawl involving players and staff. Luis Suárez received a six-match suspension for spitting on a Seattle security official, placing a player in a headlock, and stomping on the official's foot. Sergio Busquets was suspended for two matches after punching a Seattle player, while teammate Tomás Avilés got a three-match ban for his involvement, and Seattle assistant coach Steven Lenhart was suspended for five matches. These suspensions apply only to future Leagues Cup competitions, not the MLS season, though MLS may impose additional sanctions. Suárez publicly apologized for his actions, and Inter Miami condemned the violence, pledging cooperation with officials. The incident raises concerns about discipline within Inter Miami as the teams prepare to meet again in MLS play.