Suárez Apologizes for Spitting After Final: Inter Miami vs. Sounders

Luis Suárez Offers Apologies After Incident in Leagues Cup Final

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has issued a public apology for his behavior following the loss in the Leagues Cup final against the Seattle Sounders last Sunday. During the match, Suárez spat at a member of the Sounders’ staff, an act that generated controversy and was criticized by fans and the media. Through a post on Instagram on Thursday, Suárez expressed his regret and acknowledged his mistake.

First, I want to congratulate the Seattle Sounders for their triumph in the Leagues Cup. But above all, I want to apologize for my behavior when the match ended.

Luis Suárez

Suárez went on to explain that the incident occurred at a moment of high tension and frustration. He acknowledged that, although the situation was complicated, his reaction was inappropriate.

It was a moment of great tension and frustration, where things happened right after the match that shouldn’t have happened, but that doesn’t justify my reaction. I made a mistake and I sincerely apologize. It’s not the image I want to give in front of my family, who suffer because of my mistakes, in front of my club, which also doesn’t deserve to be affected by something like that.

Luis Suárez

The Uruguayan striker concluded his message lamenting what happened and reaffirming his commitment to the club and its fans.

I am sorry for what happened and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to acknowledge and apologize to anyone who felt bad about what I did. We know that there is still a lot of season ahead and we will work together to try to achieve the victories that this club and its fans deserve. A hug to all.

Luis Suárez

Luis Suárez’s Instagram Post

Inter Miami fell 3-0 to the Sounders at Lumen Field, and the match ended with an altercation between both teams. At one point, Inter Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets hit Sounders player Obed Vargas in the chin. Cody Baker also got involved to defend his teammate amid heated confrontations between players and coaching staff from both teams. It is still unknown what type of sanctions the players will face from the disciplinary committee of the Leagues Cup. A tournament spokesperson stated that the committee would review the incidents at the end of the match and proceed accordingly. The Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders will face each other again in the Major League Soccer regular season on September 16 at Chase Stadium.