For months, Inter Miami fans have noticed a subtle yet significant change During matches. Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguardAs once patrolled the side line as a shadow, no longer seen near the pointing line. Known for their quick efforts when fans rushed on the field, Cheuko had become a familiar sight next to Messi Since Argentin’s arrival MLS 2023.
To begin with, speculation suggested it League deals had implemented new security policieslimiting Cheuko’s movement on match days. However, a new report has revealed that The decision did not come from the league – but from another rather unexpected source.
The revelation emerges in an interview Cheuko gave the House of Highlightswhere he openly discussed the situation. “The [Inter Miami] Don’t let me be in the field anymore, ” he said. “I was in Europe for seven years and worked 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 plan. There is a huge problem here. I am not the problem. Let me help Messi.”
Cheuko, a former soldier and mixed martial arts artisthave been responsible for Argentin’s personal security since then 2022 FIFA -VM. His Constant presence at Heron’s matches went viral on social mediaWith videos that show him rapidly neutralizing pitch introducers trying to get close to the Argentine.
Originally believed that MLS had introduced new restrictions for team safety staff. However, A spokesman for MLS denied thisnarration Athletic that no such -a -crossing policy had been implemented. Instead, Inter Miami confirmed that it was the club’s decision To limit Cheuko’s access to match days.
Messi reportedly dissatisfied with the decision
Although Cheuko remains an official employee between Miami and continues to comply with MLS safety protocols, His limited asset has reportedly not gone well with the 37-year-old. Sources close Inter Miami dressing room revealed it Messi is unhappy About the move.
“It’s been the case all year,” A source told us Athletic. “[Lionel and Yassine] are quite upset about it. [Yassine] have always been really critical of all other security [across MLS] And suggested that if they were good at their jobs he would not even be needed. “
With security problems still prevailing in MLSCheuko believes that his expertise could still play a crucial role. “I love MLS and Concacaf, but we have to work together,” he added. “I love to help. I’m not better than anyone, but I have a lot of experiences in Europe. That’s good, I understand their decision, but I think we can do better.”
