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The Digest:

In a bitter final, the Seattle Sounders defeated Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 3-0 to win the 2025 Leagues Cup. The match ended in controversy, with a post-game melee and an alleged spitting incident involving Luis Suarez, capping a frustrating night for Miami.

Key Points:
  • The Seattle Sounders defeated Inter Miami 3-0 in the Leagues Cup final.
  • Alex Roldan converted a penalty and assisted a goal to secure the victory for Seattle.
  • The match concluded with a post-game melee between players from both teams.
  • Video appeared to capture Luis Suarez spitting at a member of the Sounders' staff during the scuffle.
  • The loss marks Inter Miami’s failure to secure its third major trophy since Messi’s arrival.
  • The win guarantees Seattle a first-round bye in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
Seattle’s dominant performance secured a major title, while for Inter Miami, the defeat highlights their vulnerability on the big stage without a perfect performance. The incident involving Suarez adds a sour note to a significant loss for the Florida side.

Sources: BBC Sports, Al Jazeera