Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has revealed that he has been banned from protecting the Argentine superstar from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.
Cheuko has become a familiar figure around Messi since the World Cup winner moved to Major League Soccer. However, his role has now been restricted, preventing him from carrying out his duties directly from the touchline during games.
According to Softfootball, the bodyguard confirmed that he is no longer permitted to remain on the touchline while Messi is playing for Inter Miami. The development has attracted attention because of the highly visible role Cheuko has played in keeping close watch over the forward.
Messi remains one of the most closely watched footballers in the world, and his presence in MLS has attracted enormous attention from supporters. His security has therefore remained an important consideration whenever Inter Miami take to the field.
Despite the restriction, Messi continues to have security arrangements around him. The Argentine remains a major attraction in American football, with fans eager to get close to the global superstar.
The decision to keep Cheuko away from the touchline could therefore change the way Messi’s immediate protection is handled during Inter Miami matches.
