Yassine Cheuko, the non-public bodyguard of Lionel Messi, has develop into a viral sensation, ever because the Argentine World Cup-winning captain’s transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) facet Inter Miami. During Inter Miami’s matches, Cheuko may be usually seen standing near pitch facet, in an effort to shield the previous Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star from followers and intruders. On Monday, Inter Miami defeated Sporting San Miguelito 3-1 in a pre-season recreation in Panama. However, a fan took Cheuko out after getting into the pitch to fulfill Messi.
As the fan sprinted in the direction of Messi, Cheuka tried to cease him from doing so. However, whereas making an attempt to vary course, the slipped and by chance slide-tackled Cheuko within the course of.
The fan then hugged Messi earlier than Cheuko bought up and took him away from the Argentine skipper. A video of the identical incident has gone viral on social media.
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Ever since Messi moved to the United States, his security has been the utmost precedence for Inter Miami, and proprietor David Beckham reportedly really helpful Cheuko for the function.
As per a number of reports, Cheuko earns a wage of $3.5 million per 12 months to protect the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. There have been different claims made about Cheuko, together with his navy background. Reports have even prompt that Cheuko is an ex-Navy SEAL
However, Inter Miami proprietor Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino rubbished these claims throughout a press convention on Monday.
“He had by no means been to the United States. He wasn’t within the struggle or a part of the U.S. navy,” mentioned Martino, the previous Barcelona and Argentina head coach.
“Reports develop into an enormous smoke bomb that’s false and may trigger points for a superb particular person.”
For the unversed, Cheuko hails from Paris and has a background in MMA. Cheuko had a stint with Tiger Muay Thai gymnasium in Thailand. Luis Aguirre Elias, Cheuko’s educated, confirmed his skilled fights in a current report.
In truth, Cheuko has been related to Messi since his PSG days.
