By turning down his bodyguard’s offer of a quick free kick, Lionel Messi demonstrated respect for his opponent.
One thing that superstar Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, is famous for is his ability to make quick decisions and be there when the Argentine player is in danger. The problem is that “El Pulga” isn’t always on board with this bodyguard’s decisions.
In one particular Inter Miami match, Yassine Cheuko snatched the ball from Lionel Messi’s hands and tossed it to the Argentine for a lightning-fast grab. The former PSG star took an unexpected turn when he requested a ball boy to get him a replacement ball and promptly kicked it out of the game.
The official line of reasoning is that Messi does not want his bodyguards getting involved in any kind of on-field drama. The former Barcelona star would prefer it if his players just carried out their on-field assignments. All of the aforementioned demonstrated Messi’s character while also demonstrating his fairness and respect for his opponents.
Messi felt his bodyguard had meddled too much in the game. Image by: X
Many individuals were both astonished and happy by the 2022 World Cup champion’s decision on social networks. Someone remarked, “Young man in the media, here’s a lesson to stay away from biased reporting.” “It seems a bit enthusiastic” was the second person’s comment about the high salary.
Someone else said, “It’s great how Yassine is prepared to defend Leo no matter the circumstances, no matter the rules of the game.”
“Truly respect Messi’s dignity and ideas,” added a third party.
“The job is easy: going to the field during the day, coming home at night, occasionally picking up the ball; at the end of the month, the salary is billions,” the fourth person stated with a mocking tone.
“I am grateful to life for allowing me to select the correct civilization,” the fifth person wrote.
Upon Messi’s arrival in Miami last July, Yassine Cheuko accompanied the former PSG great. David Beckham specifically selected this bodyguard to ensure Messi’s safety. During Messi’s games, he frequently stands on the touchline and follows the player around the field to keep an eye out for any hostile fans.
It is acknowledged that Chueko served in the United States Navy for a while, has fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, is highly skilled in boxing, taekwondo, and martial arts, and has competed in multiple mixed martial arts events. When Messi is anywhere—on the practice field, in a game, coming off the bus, in the tunnel, etc.—his Moroccan bodyguard is right there with him.