A member of the Seattle Sounders coaching staff jokingly remarked about the possibility of being bitten by Luis Suarez during a post-match altercation in the Leagues Cup final.

Seattle Sounders fans traded Lionel Messi jerseys for local player's shirts before their team's 3-0 victory over Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final.

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez sparked a confrontation in the Leagues Cup final after spitting at a member of the Seattle Sounders' coaching staff.

Lionel Messi admitted to some pre-game nerves after returning from injury, but still scored twice to help Inter Miami defeat Orlando City 3-1 in the Leagues Cup semi-final.

Captain Lionel Messi scored twice, helping Inter Miami come from behind to beat Orlando City 3-1 in the semi-final to reach the 2025 Leagues Cup final.