Yassine Cheuko, the bodyguard of superstar Lionel Messi, is always known for his decisiveness in always being present at the right time in situations that could endanger the Argentine player. However, “El Pulga” does not always completely agree with this bodyguard’s actions.

Specifically, in an Inter Miami match, when Lionel Messi went out to take a corner kick, Yassine Cheuko quickly took the ball and threw it towards the Argentine player for a quick take. Unexpectedly, the former PSG star immediately kicked the ball out and asked a ball boy on the field to give him a new ball.

The reason given is because Messi does not want his bodyguards to participate directly in situations on the field. Instead, the former Barca star only wants those assigned tasks on the field to perform. Through the above behavior, Messi showed everyone a part of his personality, while also showing respect and fairness to his opponents.

Video of Messi’s actions when his personal bodyguard picked up the ball. Source: X
On social networks, many people were surprised and delighted with this move of the 2022 World Cup champion. One person said: “Man of the media, a lesson to avoid the media writing nonsense.” , the second person said: “The pay is too high so it seems a bit enthusiastic.”

A third person shared: “Love the way Yassine is always ready to protect Leo in any situation regardless of the match and the rules.”

A third person said: “Really admire Messi’s dignity and thoughts.”

The fourth person humorously said: “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 fifth person wrote: “Thank you life for letting me choose the right civilization.”
Messi shows respect for his opponent by refusing to take a quick free kick. Photo: X

Yassine Cheuko has accompanied Messi since the former PSG superstar arrived in Miami last July. This bodyguard was personally chosen by David Beckham to keep Messi safe and often stands on the touchline during Messi’s matches, and also follows him up and down the field, monitoring and preventing aggressive fans. 

It is known that Chueko is a former US Navy veteran, has combat experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has expertise in martial arts, taekwondo, boxing and has participated in a number of MMA matches. The Moroccan bodyguard follows Messi like a shadow, whether on the training ground, during matches, getting off the bus, in the tunnel,…