VIRAL: Messi’s bodyguard scores a stunning free-kick 🚀 | OneFootball

Yassine Cheuko, the inseparable bodyguard of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, once again captured the attention of the football world, this time for a very different reason than usual. Recently, a video went viral showing him scoring an impressive volley goal during a practice session with the American team, a sequence that quickly spread across social media and put his story back in the spotlight.

Far from being just another member of the security staff, Cheuko has become a recognized figure among the fans of the Herons and, especially, among Messi's followers. His presence on the sidelines, closely following every move of the Argentine captain, has turned him into a character as striking as he is enigmatic within the MLS.

Born in France, Yassine served as a combatant in military operations in the Middle East before dedicating himself to the world of private security. With training in mixed martial arts (MMA), boxing, and taekwondo, he combined his military discipline with an athletic profile that he later brought to his new profession. His physique and experience made him the ideal candidate when the Florida team decided to enhance the protection of the Rosario native after his arrival in the United States in 2023.

“The role is not just to guard —he explained some time ago—, I also apply what I've learned in combat to prevent risky situations and anticipate movements.” Since then, his routine has become almost inseparable from that of the Rosario native: he accompanies him to the locker room, supervises stadium access, and monitors fans trying to get close to the Argentine star.

David Beckham himself, one of the heads of the Inter Miami project, was the one who pushed for the personalized security model for Leo, unprecedented in North American football. Cheuko's presence, running alongside the sideline in every match, has become an iconic image of this new era for the club.

Beyond working with the captain of the Argentine National Team, Cheuko has taken advantage of his exposure to develop his personal brand: he shares training routines, self-defense tips, and even launched his own line of sportswear inspired by his time in the army and his life alongside football.

His story —between military discipline and proximity to the best player in the world— continues to generate curiosity on social media. And now, with a volley goal that went around the world, Messi's bodyguard has once again shown that he can also surprise with his feet.

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