On August 31, 2025, at 10:57 AM PKT, Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in the 2025 Leagues Cup Final at Lumen Field. The match, overshadowed by a post-game brawl, saw Luis Suárez spark outrage by spitting at a Seattle staff member, as reported by ESPN.
The Seattle Sounders dominated Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, with a commanding 3-0 victory. Osaze De Rosario scored in the 26th minute, followed by Alex Roldán’s penalty in the 84th minute. Paul Rothrock sealed the win in stoppage time. Miami struggled to create chances, despite holding 54% possession, and failed to challenge Seattle’s defence. The loss denied Miami its second Leagues Cup title.
سواريز يفصل على واحد بعمره pic.twitter.com/PtQwegvYb0
— Messi World (@M10GOAT) September 1, 2025Suárez’s Controversial Actions
After the final whistle, a brawl erupted at midfield. Frustrated by the defeat, Suárez got into a heated exchange with a Seattle staff member. Cameras captured him spitting during the chaos, despite his teammate Óscar Ustari’s attempts to intervene.
Seattle Sounders Crush Inter Miami 3-0 in 2025 Leagues Cup Final
Seattle’s coach, Brian Schmetzer, expressed regret over a recent incident, stating, “It overshadows our great performance.” He mentioned that Miami’s frustration contributed to the clash. While the Sounders’ victory, which secured them a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, was a significant achievement, Suárez’s actions took centre stage.
Luis Suárez appeared to spit on a Seattle staff member after the final whistle in the Leagues Cup Final 👀
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— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) September 1, 2025Suárez’s behaviour recalls his 2014 World Cup incident, where he bit Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini, leading to a four-month ban. His history, including racial abuse allegations in 2011, fuels scrutiny. The spitting incident adds to his controversial reputation, raising questions about his conduct in high-stakes matches. Concacaf is reviewing the event for potential penalties.
The brawl risks tarnishing the Leagues Cup’s growing prestige, with viewership up 15% from 2024, per Forbes. Inter Miami, valued at $1 billion, faces reputational damage. The incident may prompt stricter rules governing player conduct.
