Luis Suarez handed six-match suspension for spitting at opposing coach

Suarez said he "sincerely regrets" his part in the melee when he also grabbed an opposition player by the neck.

Head of security Gene Ramirez of the Seattle Sounders and Luis Suarez of Inter Miami CF are separated after the Leagues Cup Final match. Pic: Alika Jenner/Getty Images

Luis Suarez has been suspended for six matches after spitting at a Seattle Sounders coach at the end of Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat in Sunday's Leagues Cup final.

Miami teammates Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles were also suspended for their part in the altercation, along with Steven Lenhart, a member of the Sounders coaching staff.