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Fan Gets the Better of Lionel Messi's Famous Bodyguard in Panama

Yassine Cheuko (right) has been Lionel Messi's (left) bodyguard since he arrived at Inter Miami. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Since Lionel Messi's arrival to Inter Miami, his bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has risen to international fame due to his fierce protection of Messi producing viral moments in the past year.

Cheuko is a mixed martial arts enthusiast that was hired by David Beckham to be Messi's personal protector. What Rodrigo De Paul does on the pitch with Argentina, Cheuko does whenever Messi's stateside, essentially. Now, Cheuko's often seen roaming MLS touchlines ready to pounce at any pitch invader eager to reach the Argentine star.

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