Watch: ‘Messi’s bodyguard’ shows his skills at Inter Miami training center

Yassine Chueko became an online sensation when supporters noticed him shadowing Lionel Messi at games and he seems to have learnt from the Argentine.

William GittinsWillGittUpdate: Mar 12th, 2024 11:40 EDT0

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Since Lionel Messi touched down in Miami one p has been close to the Argentine at almost all of his public appearances, closer than Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and even wife Antonela Roccuzzo. Throughout that time Messi’s every move has been shadowed by Yassine Chueko, his bodyguard.

Chueko is the imposing p seen stalking along the touchline at Inter Miami games, keeping his eyes fixed on the Argentinian World Cup winner. His full-focus approach to the job generated headlines and Chueko has become something of a celebrity.

He also seems to have learnt a thing or two from the time spent guarding perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time. On Tuesday Argentine television personality Fernando Fiore shared footage of Yassine Chueko testing his skills on the practice field in Miami, showing good feet for a big man.

BREAKING NEWS … Además de guardaespaldas de Messi … YASSINE CHUEKO también tiene “buen pie y fuerza” … tiene futuro como integrante del plantel? Vamos @InterMiamiCF @MLSArgentinaOk @MLSes @MLS #Messi #futbol #soccer pic.twitter.com/7lrDLlcNyT

— FERNANDO FIORE (@FernandoFiore) March 12, 2024