Just when we thought we’d seen it all in football, Luis Suarez gave fans yet another bizarre moment — and this time, it involved one of his own teammates.
In a chaotic scene during Inter Miami’s heated quarterfinal clash against LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup, Suarez appeared to bite Jordi Alba. Yep, his own teammate!
The drama unfolded late in the second leg on Wednesday, just as tensions were boiling over after a harsh tackle on Lionel Messi.
Naturally, a scuffle broke out between the two sides, and things got messy — literally.
Suarez Gets Caught in the Chaos
During the heated confrontation, Suarez felt a hand on his chest and, in a moment of confusion (or instinct?), bit down briefly.
But it wasn’t an LAFC player he sunk his teeth into — it was fellow Inter Miami star and close friend, Jordi Alba.
Alba didn’t take it lightly either. Footage showed him recoiling, clearly in pain, while Olivier Giroud tried to pull him away from the scrum.
It’s unclear if Suarez immediately realized it was Alba, but the incident definitely raised eyebrows.
Miami Holds Their Ground and Advances
Despite the chaos, Inter Miami kept their composure on the scoreboard.
They secured a 3-2 win on aggregate, moving on in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
But Suarez’s bite (accidental or not) stole the spotlight from what should’ve been a victorious night for the team.
Suarez and His Biting History
Now, if you’re thinking, “Wait, hasn’t Suarez done this before?” — you’d be absolutely right.
The Uruguayan striker has a history of letting his teeth do the talking.
His first infamous bite came in 2010 when he was still with Ajax — he chomped down on PSV’s Otman Bakkal and was handed a seven-match suspension.
Then in 2013, while playing for Liverpool, he bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic and received a 10-match ban from the English FA.
But perhaps the most unforgettable moment came at the 2014 World Cup when he bit Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini.
The world watched in shock as Chiellini revealed the bite marks on his shoulder, and Suarez was banned from all football activities for four months by FIFA.
Suarez’s Current Form With Inter Miami
Biting aside, Suarez had a strong first season at Inter Miami, scoring an impressive 20 goals in just 21 starts.
But this season has been a bit quieter. So far, he’s only netted once in seven starts, though he’s picked up five assists along the way — still proving he’s got the vision to make a difference on the field.
Just this past Sunday, Inter Miami ended in a 0-0 draw with the Chicago Fire, a result that left fans hoping for more attacking spark from their star-studded squad.
What’s Next for Suarez?
Whether Suarez intended to bite Alba or it was simply a moment of madness, the incident is likely to stir up conversations around discipline and sportsmanship — again.
No word yet on whether the league will take any further action, but the history surrounding Suarez won’t help his case.
For now, Inter Miami advances, the fans are buzzing, and Suarez has once again made headlines — though probably not in the way he (or Alba) would’ve liked.