LIONEL MESSI’S bodyguard Yassine Chueko has been banned from the touchline by the MLS.
The rumoured former Navy SEAL has worked protecting the Argentine superstar at matches for over seven years.
GettyLionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Chueko has been banned by the MLS[/caption]
GettyThe Muay Thai fighter has been busy protecting Messi since his arrival at Inter Miami[/caption]
GettyChueko is a rumored former Navy SEAL and earlier this month called out Logan Paul[/caption]
Messi, 37, joined MLS side Inter Miami in the summer of 2023.
He has regularly been approached by overzealous fans on the field, with many just wanting a selfie with their hero.
Chueko has been tasked with Messi’s security since his days with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
But he has now been banned by the MLS from being on the sidelines due to new league safety regulations.
Chueko told House of Highlights: “They don’t allow me to be on the field anymore.”
And he believes the MLS needs to work harder on protecting players, with Messi approached by 16 pitch invaders since heading Stateside.
He continued: “I was in Europe for seven years working for Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and only six people invaded the pitch.
“I arrived in the United States, and in 20 months of work, 16 people have already invaded the pitch.
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“There’s a huge problem here. I’m not the problem. Let me help Messi.
“I love MLS and CONCACAF, but we have to work together. I love helping.
“I’m not better than anyone, but I have a wealth of experience in Europe.
“It’s fine, I understand their decision, but I think we could do better.”
Chueko has previously described himself as feeling part of Messi’s “family”.
The security guard has developed a reputation for “spawning out of nowhere” and tackling fans.
He added: “I feel like I’m part of his family, and I’m working hard to protect him.
“Not only physically but also psychologically, because he trusts me a lot and depends on me, and I give him all my attention.
“He’s very humble.”
Earlier this month, Chueko offered to step into the ring to fight Logan Paul.
YouTuber-turned-boxer and WWE star Paul offered out Messi amid an ongoing legal battle over copyright infringement.
Chueko, 34, is a Muay Thai fighter and offered to step in for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
He said: “Messi doesn’t even know who this guy is.
“If Logan really wants a fight, he can fight me, not a football player.“
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