Luis Suarez faces backlash for ‘WWE-like’ antics during Inter Miami’s Champions Cup clash

Luis Suarez, a former Liverpool and Barcelona star, faced controversy during Inter Miami's Concacaf Champions Cup match against Monterrey. Known for his aggressive play, Suarez twisted Monterrey player Victor Guzman's arm, causing visible pain. Despite the incident, Suarez escaped punishment and fans called for retrospective action. Suarez's actions have reignited debates about sportsmanship and fair play in football, with some fans questioning the leniency of officiating.

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Luis Suarez Faces Backlash For 'wwe Like' Antics During Inter Miami's Champions Cup Clash

Luis Suarez, the former Liverpool and Barcelona star, found himself at the center of controversy during Inter Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup match against Monterrey. The 37-year-old striker, known for his aggressive style of play, faced backlash for his actions on the pitch, which some fans likened to WWE wrestling.

The match, crucial for David Beckham’s Inter Miami side, ended in a 3-1 defeat in Mexico, resulting in a 5-2 aggregate loss and elimination from the tournament. Suarez’s behavior during the game drew criticism, particularly a moment where he appeared to twist Monterrey player Victor Guzman’s arm in a manner that caused him visible pain. Despite the incident being captured on camera and sparking outrage among fans, Suarez escaped punishment and was not shown a red card.

Fans took to social media to express their disbelief and anger, with many calling for retrospective action against the Uruguayan striker. Suarez’s actions have reignited debates about sportsmanship and fair play in football, with some fans questioning the leniency of the officiating and the need for stricter disciplinary measures in the sport.

Luis Suárez

Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz

Forwarder

UruguayUruguay

Age: 37

182 cm

86 kg

Season 2024
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Played 11 1 Missed
Minutes 733 66.6 Avg
Goals 10 0.9 Avg
Assist 5 0.5 Avg
Attempt 17 1.5 Avg
Passes 223 20.374.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 2 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 7 times for 445 minutes for Major League Soccer.

Luis Suárez scored 5 goals for Inter Miami. He procured 3 assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami drew 2-2 against Colorado Rapids.

Inter Miami performance and stats

Inter Miami

Manager: Gerardo Martino
Major League Soccer
Rank 1st
Win 7
Draw 3
Loss 2
Goals 32-18
Diff 14
Top 3 Scorers
L.Suárez (10)
L.Messi (10)
R.Taylor (2)
This season
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Inter Miami is currently 3rd in the Major League Soccer with 12 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 3 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Inter Miami drawn 2-2 against Colorado Rapids.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 12.​

Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Sporting KC on Sunday 14th of April in Kansas City. The prediction is Sporting KC winning the match.​

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