Inside Inter Miami: With Suarez suspended, Messi to lead Miami in key matches
The Leagues Cup and MLS handed down sanctions following the Leagues Cup post-game brawl between Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders, and the Luis Suarez spitting incident postgame.
Suarez was suspended for the next three MLS matches in addition to six Leagues Cup matches should he participate in the event next season.
On the latest episode of Inside Inter Miami we look at the penalty handed down and its immediate impact on Inter Miami, which is preparing for a tough stretch of two matches in four days against Charlotte and Seattle.
We preview those two key matchups and where Inter Miami stands currently in the chase for the MLS Cup.
Plus, we’ll look at Lionel Messi’s special night on the Argentine national team in his final World Cup qualifier playing for his home country. And we hear from Messi in a rare interview after Miami’s recent win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semifinals.
We also look at how the picture is shaping up for the World Cup and the United States men’s national team’s struggles, which have put head coach Mauricio Pochettino on the hot seat with nine months to go before it all begins.
Remember, you can watch this show on YouTube and on our site at miamiherald.com. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and most other platforms where you listen to your pods. Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
This story was originally published September 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM.
