Explained: Why Lionel Messi's personal bodyguard is banned from sidelines during Inter Miami matches?

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from the sidelines during Inter Miami matches, a decision made by the club itself. Find out why this move has left both Messi and Cheuko frustrated.

Lionel Messi’s trusted bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been a familiar figure at Inter Miami matches since the Argentine superstar’s arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2023. However, for the 2025 season, Cheuko’s presence on the sidelines has been restricted, a move that has left him and Messi frustrated. But why was this decision made, and what does it mean for the security around one of football’s biggest icons?

Since Messi’s high-profile switch to MLS, Cheuko, a mixed martial artist, has been tasked with ensuring his safety. Videos of him closely monitoring the crowd and chasing down pitch invaders have gone viral on several occasions.

In an interview with House of Highlights, Cheuko expressed his disappointment about being removed from the sidelines:

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