Washington DC, Sept. 1 -- Lionel Messi was kept silent as Inter Miami chased shadows, fell to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat and conceded the Leagues Cup title to Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field. After the final whistle blew, dramatic scenes unfolded after Miami's Suarez seemingly put Vargas in a headlock.

The benches of both sides quickly emptied as a heated brawl erupted, with players and coaches exchanging punches after the final whistle. In various videos that have surfaced on social media, Suarez was seen spitting at Sounders' assistant coaches. The entire heated exchange lasted for two minutes, after which peace was reinstated, and both teams appeared for the trophy presentation

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