At Inter Miami’s most recent game, there was a significant security lapse when Lionel Messi was grabbed by a pitch invader.
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stepped in to deal with a pitch invader
The incident occurred during Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over LAFC
The World Cup winner’s security intervened to haul the supporter away, showcasing his military background.
Since arriving at Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, Messi, 35, has been a huge success.
For David Beckham’s MLS team, the Argentine legend has 11 goals and five assists in the same number of games.
Furthermore, Messi recently traveled to California for an away game against Los Angeles FC.
The veteran contributed two assists to Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory.
He lit up the pitch as a bevy of A-list stars watched from the stands.
Even a little bit of royalty showed up when Prince Harry left his Montecito house to watch the action. Meghan Markle, who was also on the VIP list, was nowhere to be found.
Messi did, however, experience a brief scare during the game when a pitch invader lunged at him from the stands.
A Barcelona shirt with Messi’s name on the back was being worn by the supporter.He made it all the way to the icon before Messi’s bodyguard picked him up and took him away.
Messi’s bodyguard is a former US Navy Seal and MMA fighter
Prince Harry was among the celebs who watched the game
Former soldier and MMA fighter Yassine Chueko has been hired to guard Messi at all times.
As the football player’s shadow, Chueko has frequently been seen by spectators roaming the touchline during games to make sure he’s never far from his target.
Former Navy Seal Chueko has served in Afghanistan and Iraq.
And yesterday’s prompt action shown that he is duly deserving of his pay.
