Luis Suarez has been suspended for six Leagues Cup matches for spitting at a Seattle Sounders official after Inter Miami's final defeat. The incident followed Suarez's confrontation with a Sounders player, leading to a larger altercation. Sergio Busquets and Tomas Aviles also received bans, while Suarez apologized for his actions, acknowledging his history of disciplinary issues.
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Pawan Barthwal, representing India at the World Championships in Liverpool, secured a victory against Brazil's Michael Douglas Trindade in the men's 55kg bout. Displaying tactical maturity, Barthwal's win marked a positive start for India's campaign. Sakshi further strengthened India's position by advancing with a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) win against Ukraine's Viktoriia Shkeul in the women’s 54kg category.
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