Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard banned from touchline during Inter Miami games

Lionel Messi's bodyguard has been banned from protecting the Argentine superstar from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.

Yassine Cheuko, a former US Navy SEAL, gained a cult following after videos across social media showed him tracking Messi’s movement throughout games while closely watching the crowd to stop potential pitch invaders from causing any potential harm to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.