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Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF and New York Red Bulls Head Coach Sandro Schwarz yell at each other after a brief physical altercation during the second half of at Sports Illustrated Stadium on July 19, 2025

Inter Miami's Suarez apologises for spitting incident

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez issued an apology for spitting at a Seattle Sounders staff member four days earlier at the end of the Leagues Cup final.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami CF argues after the Leagues Cup Final match between Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami CF

Miami's Luis Suarez embroiled in spitting controversy

The Seattle Sounders' victory in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday night was marred by a melee at the final whistle, with tempers flaring and the apparent instigator, Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez, appearing to spit on a Sounders coaching staff member.

Soccer • 01 Sep

Luis Suarez became emotional at times during the press conference at Centenario Stadium

Suarez set for final outing with Uruguay

Luis Suarez will play his final match for Uruguay after announcing his retirement from international football during a tearful press conference at Montevideo's Centenario Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Sep 24

Messi and Suarez formed a close bond as team-mates at Barcelona

Suarez joins Inter Miami to seal Messi reunion

Inter Miami have signed striker Luis Suarez, the Major League Soccer club have announced as the Uruguayan once again teams up with former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.

Soccer • 22 Dec 23

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez look set to be reunited at Miami

Suarez reportedly set to join Messi at Inter Miami

Inter Miami are continuing with their Barcelona reunion plan, as forward Luis Suarez is set to join the Major League Soccer club ahead of next season.

Soccer • 04 Nov 23

Barca and Inter great Suarez dies aged 88

Former Barcelona and Inter Milan midfielder Luis Suarez, the only Spanish-born men's footballer to have won the Ballon d'Or, has died at the age of 88.

Soccer • 09 Jul 23

Luiz Suarez sees no reason to apologise to Ghana over the infamous 2010 handball

'I didn't miss penalty' - No Suarez apology to Ghana

Luis Suarez refused to apologise for his infamous handball in the final minute of extra-time in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana, pointing out it wasn't he who missed the resultant penalty.

Soccer • 01 Dec 22

"I am proud to wear my shirt again at Nacional"

Suarez returns 'home' to Nacional after 17 years

Former Liverpool striker and Uruguay's all-time leading goal scorer Luis Suarez has confirmed he is returning to the club he made his debut with 17 years ago.

Soccer • 28 Jul 22

Luis Suarez was close to joining Juventus but instead went to Atletico Madrid

Italian FA end probe into Juve fast-tracking Suarez

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has ended its investigation into a language exam taken by Uruguay striker Luis Suarez ahead of a potential move to Juventus last year.

Soccer • 14 Dec 21

European wrap: Suarez fires Atletico to summit

Luis Suarez hit two late goals as Atletico Madrid hit back from behind to sink struggling Getafe 2-1 and climb back to the top of La Liga.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

Luis Suarez celebrates scoring the goal that secured the La Liga title for Atletico Madrid

Suarez revels in proving Barcelona wrong with title win

Luis Suarez has said believes he was underestimated by Barcelona after firing Atletico Madrid to their first LaLiga title in seven years.

Soccer • 23 May 21

Luis Suarez celebrates the winning goal that leaves Atletico one win away from securing the title

Late Suarez winner leaves Atletico on verge of title

Luis Suarez's 88th-minute winner against Osasuna has left Atletico Madrid on the brink of clinching the La Liga title for only the second time since 1996.

Soccer • 16 May 21

The Uruguayan is currently the league's top scorer

Suarez says Barca exit remains unexplained

Atletico Madrid forward Luis Suarez says he has still not been offered an explanation as to why Barcelona allowed him to leave last September.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Martin Braithwaite (right) scored Barcelona's second goal

Barcelona avoid paying Copa del Rey penalty

Barcelona needed extra-time to squeeze past third-tier Cornella and avoid the possibility of becoming the second Spanish superpower to be knocked out of the Copa Del Rey in successive days.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21

Luis Suarez was eventually signed by Atletico Madrid

Juve accused of trying to 'speed up' Suarez citizenship

Serie A champions Juventus took action at high levels to speed up an attempt to gain Italian citizenship for Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, prosecutors said on Friday as they suspended four university officials over a language test taken by the player.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Leo Messi and Ronald Koeman during the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF on 19 September

Upset Messi still motivated for La Liga opener - Koeman

Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says he understood why Lionel Messi was upset about the departure of his long-time strike partner and friend Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid but did not believe it would affect him on the pitch ahead of the club's first La Liga fixture of the new season.

Soccer • 26 Sep 20

Luis Suarez is officially an Atletico Madrid player

Luis Suarez arrives at Atletico Madrid in €6m deal

Luis Suarez has completed his move to Atletico Madrid, signing a two-year deal with the club after passing a medical following his switch from La Liga rivals Barcelona.

Soccer • 25 Sep 20

Messi has another dig at Barca over Suarez departure

Lionel Messi has launched his latest attack on Barcelona's hierarchy by criticising the way the club treated strike partner Luis Suarez, who left for La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid this week.

Soccer • 25 Sep 20

Updated Atletico-bound Suarez says he'll always be a Barca fan

Luis Suarez is set to move to Atletico Madrid after they agreed a fee with Barcelona.

Soccer • 24 Sep 20

Messi's representatives sent a fax to Barcelona on 25 August expressing his desire to leave

Messi's father insists Barca exit clause remains valid

Lionel Messi's father has written to La Liga insisting the player is contractually allowed to leave Barcelona for free in the current transfer window.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

Luis Suarez is Barcelona's third all-time top scorer with 198 goals in 283 games

Suarez looks to be heading towards Barcelona exit

After six years sprinkled with goals that have brought Barcelona 13 trophies, Luis Suarez may be heading for an unceremonious exit from the Camp Nou.

Soccer • 25 Aug 20

Suarez thought his season was over before the campaign's conclusion was delayed

Messi and Suarez fit for Barcelona's La Liga resumption

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez will be available for selection when Barcelona return to La Liga action at Mallorca on Saturday night.

Soccer • 12 Jun 20

Luis Suarez (R) was banned for eight games for racial abuse of Patrice Evra (C) in 2011

Evra reveals death threats after Suarez racism row

Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has revealed he needed security outside his home for two months after receiving death threats in the wake of the racism row with then Liverpool forward Luis Suarez in 2011.

Soccer • 04 May 20

'He will always be welcome in the changing room'

Luis Suarez lays Barcelona welcome mat for Neymar

Neymar "will always be welcome" back at Barcelona, the Spanish giants' striker Luis Suarez told Mundo Deportivo on Wednesday.

Soccer • 08 Apr 20

Ousmane Dembele is out of action for at least six months

Barca get the green light for emergency signing

Spain's footballing authorities have given Barcelona the green light to make an emergency signing after confirming forward Ousmane Dembele will miss at least the next six months with a hamstring issue.

Soccer • 17 Feb 20