Luis Suarez scored a penalty with a Panenka in the 81st minute of the Major League Soccer match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal, but the joy of the goal was overshadowed by the serious injury of teammate German Berterame, who remained on the ground after a collision with two opposing players and was rushed to medical attention by the medical team.
Collision that stopped the match
Berterame collided with two Montreal players, Daniel Pereira and Efrain Morales, during a play and did not come out well from the duel. After falling, he remained motionless on the field, immediately causing concern among both teammates and opponents. Players turned him on his side and urgently called for doctors onto the pitch. The only positive aspect of the situation was that the occasional Mexican international had earlier won a penalty kick.
Luis Suarez's Panenka
From that penalty, Suarez calmly scored, executing a shot in the Panenka style. It was another goal for the Uruguayan striker for Inter Miami in a tense MLS match. According to a report from El Pais UY, the goal was scored in the 81st minute, and the match was described as very uncertain.
Berterame conscious, club reassures fans
A day after the match, on July 26, 2026, Inter Miami confirmed that Berterame is well and conscious after a head injury, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Suarez sent a message to his teammate on social media:
"We're with you, Berte."
Details of the injury have not been released yet, and fans and the club are eagerly awaiting further medical information.
Who is German Berterame?
Berterame has scored seven goals in 17 matches for Inter Miami this season, making him one of the club's most effective attackers. He arrived at Inter Miami in January of this year from Mexico's Monterrey, for which the club paid 12.6 million euros. He is an occasional Mexican international, and his form and contribution to the team have made him one of the key players in Miami's attack this season.
Inter Miami in MLS
Inter Miami is one of the most recognizable clubs in MLS, and Suarez's name draws attention from fans worldwide. The Uruguayan striker remains one of the most dangerous players in the league, as he demonstrated with this goal at a crucial moment in the match. The club is now anxiously monitoring Berterame's recovery, whose health status is the most important topic in the locker room in the days ahead.