Discover who Yassine Cheuko is, the bodyguard protecting Lionel Messi. Explore his background, skills, and role in safeguarding the soccer icon.

Lionel Messi's personal bodyguard says Major League Soccer restricted his access and no longer permits him to be on the touchline or enter the field of play during Inter Miami matches.Yassine Cheuko has become a fixture of Miami games since Messi joined the club in 2023.

Messi's longtime bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has apparently been banned from running on the field during Inter Miami games, and the soccer superstar isn't

Lionel Messi’s trusted bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from MLS sidelines. Here’s why the league made the decision and what it means for Messi’s security.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard is speaking out about the differences in security between MLS and European leagues. Yassine Cheuko, now restricted from the sidelines, claims there are more field intrusions in the US.

Very little is known about Yassine Cheuko outside of his work as a bodyguard for Lionel, however there have been a few details that have emerged.

The stars came out to see Lionel Messi on his latest visit to Los Angeles, but it was a less-than-sparkling night for the Inter Miami superstar as his team slumped to a 1-0 defeat against LAFC in the first leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal.

The most important game of the 2025 season so far for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami is Wednesday night's Concacaf Champions Cup meeting with LAFC.