Phenomenal on-field and off-field performances have characterized Lionel Messi’s time at Inter Miami. One noteworthy recent development is the exclusion of Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from sideline access during Major League Soccer (MLS) games.
MLS Implements Sideline Ban on Messi’s Bodyguard
Yassine Cheuko is no longer permitted by MLS to monitor the sidelines during games. Cheuko, a former military officer with an extensive amount of knowledge about European football security, said he was upset at the ruling. “I worked for Ligue 1 and the Champions League for seven years in Europe, and only six people invaded the pitch,” he said in an interview with House of Highlights. In barely 20 months since I arrived in the United States, 16 persons have invaded the pitch. There is a serious issue here. Let me help Messi; I’m not the issue.
The league’s ruling highlights a larger concern about pitch invasions and the security of well-known athletes like Messi. MLS seems to be concentrating on uniform security measures that do not entail personal bodyguards on the field, even though Cheuko’s presence was meant to discourage such events. This action supports the league’s initiatives to uphold uniform security standards for all teams and games.
Impact on Inter Miami and Messi
This scenario requires Inter Miami to modify its security plans in order to adhere to MLS rules while maintaining Messi’s safety. The team may work more closely with security personnel chosen by the league to address any potential weaknesses as a result of Cheuko’s absence from the field. It is unclear how this choice will impact Messi and Inter Miami’s chemistry both on and off the field as the season goes on. Without a doubt, the team and its fans would want to make sure the Argentine star can keep shining in MLS without jeopardizing his safety.
