Lionel Messi and his new bodyguard were the center of attention again in the post-season break at Inter Miami. The little Argentine was pictured enjoying an intimate moment with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, in Naples, Florida. However, the presence of Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, near the couple raised some eyebrows.
Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, were spotted at North Collier Regional Park. The couple was in the area to watch their eldest son, Thiago Messi, play in a youth tournament. Thiago Messi recently started training with Inter Miami Academy and was in action against Napales Soccer Academy.
For some reason, I feel so sorry for him even though I know he is doing his job ☹️ pic.twitter.com/I7vruInjp0
— Elites Sport (@elites_sport) October 28, 2023
In between the commotion, Yassine Chueko was clicked protecting the power couple at the park during one of their intimate moments. The image went viral on social media and drew some interesting reactions from fans.
Comments like: “For some reason, I feel so sorry for him even though I know he is doing his job,” “Staying down to earth,” “Real heroes don’t wear capes,” “Messi’s bodyguard has become a part of Messi’s life,” and “Successfully stole the job of De Paul,” echoed the sentiment of the fans who were shocked by the dedication of Chueko to his job.
Successfully stole the job of De Paul 😂
— Sultan Bill (@TaniBill1) October 29, 2023
During his first few days in Miami, Lionel Messi was mobbed several times by fans. This led to fans voicing their concerns about the Inter Miami star’s security. This led to Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham picking a personal bodyguard for the Argentine star. Beckham went ahead and appointed Chueko for the job. He has been a hit among fans and experts for his dedication to the task at hand.
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard won the hearts of MLS fans
Yassine Chueko was again in the spotlight for his work when Lionel Messi played a match against FC Cincinnati early this month. After the match, a fan of Messi invaded the pitch and ran toward the player. Chueko was prompted into action as the fan approached Messi.
Many expected that Yassine Chueko would ruin this fan’s day, however, to everyone’s surprise, the incident took a turn for the better. Chueko stopped the fan from getting to the Argentine but later brought him to Messi for a selfie. Argentina’s number ten also signed the Inter Miami jersey, which the fan was wearing at the time of the incident.
Messi’s bodyguard is undefeated:
▪️ Makes the play on the pitch invader
▪️ Then gives him a memory for life— B/R Football (@brfootball) October 8, 2023
The gesture melted the hearts of MLS fans, and the video of the incident went viral on social media, showing the other side of Chueko. As per the reports, Yassine Chueko is handsomely paid by Inter Miami for his job. Chueko’s annual salary ranges close to the mark of $3.5 million.
It was earlier reported that Chueko was an ex-American soldier who recently returned to the country after serving time in the army. However, The Athletic carried out in-depth research to disprove all the earlier reports. The demeanor and dedication of Chueko to his job earned him comparisons with American soldiers. The impact of the bodyguard has been clearly evident in this short span of time.