Lionel Messi’s bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko has been banned from protecting the Argentine forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.
Cheuko gained widespread recognition after social media videos showed him closely watching the crowd to stop potential pitch invaders from harming the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Major League Soccer has now decided to take full control of matchday security, and Cheuko will only be permitted in the locker room and mixed zones. It also said on Tuesday that its protocols regarding team security guards had not changed and multiple sides had designated team security guards that are stationed near team benches on the field.
“They don’t allow me to be on the field anymore,” in a recent interview with the YouTube channel House of Highlights.
“I was in Europe for seven years, working for Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and only six people invaded the pitch. I came to the USA, and in just 20 months, 16 people have already done so. There’s a huge problem here, let me help Messi,” he added.
Cheuko said he will continue to work on Messi’s personal security team outside of the stadiums.
