EAGLE-EYED fans joked “bro is everywhere” after spotting a hidden star in Lionel Messi’s latest Ballon d’Or picture.
The Argentina star, 36, scooped a record eighth award on Monday night after leading his country to World Cup glory.
Messi is now the undisputed GOAT ahead of legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.
And he will be keen to continue his good form at new MLS side Inter Miami.
Messi toasted his success in the air as he jetted back to America from Paris.
The ace posed in several snaps showing him on board a private jet.
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Messi was all smiles as he relaxed in his tuxedo with the Ballon d’Or trophy.
But sharp supporters couldn’t help noticing a familiar presence on screen.
Hilariously, Messi’s ever-present bodyguard could be spotted staring at his boss on the reflection of the award.
Yassine Chueko is a former Navy Seal and MMA expert who has linked up with Messi in Miami.
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The vigilant bruiser can be seen patrolling the touchline in all of Messi’s games.
Indeed, Inter Miami star Robert Taylor hilariously dressed as Chueko for Halloween.
And the hardman takes no prisoners either, sprinting onto the pitch to deal with any invader getting too close to his boss.
Chueko has now become a viral hit with football fans, who love the idea of him being wherever Messi is.
But even the most ardent supporter could not believe it when Chueko was spotted in the reflection of Messi’s Ballon d’Or – before eventually getting to pose with the trophy himself.
One said: “Bro is shadow of Messi, bro is everywhere.”
Another declared: “Soon until he be playing on the field with him.”
One noted: “Bro ready to fight with the trophy.”
Another added: “The security is touching Messi, another security will come to stop him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
