FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi won't have longtime teammate Luis Suárez alongside him for a match that could end Inter Miami's season on Saturday.

Suárez has been suspended for Saturday's series-deciding playoff game against Nashville SC, Major League Soccer announced Wednesday, for his actions in Game 2 of the series — specifically, kicking Nashville's Andy Nájar — this past weekend.

Suárez was also fined an undisclosed amount, MLS said. Inter Miami must win on Saturday in Game 3 of the series with Nashville or its season will end.

MLS' disciplinary committee said Suárez's “violent conduct” in the 71st minute of the match on Nov. 1 merited the suspension, even though no foul was called against him on the play. By MLS rules, the committee can unanimously agree to issue a susp

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