LIONEL MESSI’S Inter Miami team-mate Robert Taylor dressed up as the Argentine’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko for Halloween.
And the Finland midfielder received the seal of approval for the outfit from the former soldier and MMA fighter.
Inter Miami star Taylor took inspiration from someone very close to his footie pal Messi for his Halloween costume this year.
The 22-year-old made a hilarious imitation of Messi’s bodyguard Cheuko.
Taylor wore Inter Miami tracksuit bottoms and a polo and topped the outfit with a bald cap, fake beard and even an arm sleeve with fake muscles.
He tagged Cheuko on his Instgram story of him wearing the outfit and said: “Thank you for the idea😎.”
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Cheuko expressed his approval by leaving a comment filled with laughter and applause under Taylor’s post.
Since Messi’s arrival to Inter Miami in July the clubs’ owner and England legend David Beckham hired Cheuko to protect the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Messi came to the US amid mass fanfare and the MLS side had to go to huge lengths to ensure his safety.
Cheuko has been tasked by the club with protecting the league’s greatest player.
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As a former Navy Seal who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan the 36-year-old certainly has the expertise for the role.
He is also trained in martial arts, taekwondo, boxing and has competed in many MMA bouts.
The bodyguard is regularly spotted running down the side of the pitch during Inter Miami’s games – to prevent pitch invaders who are desperate to get a snap with the World Cup 2022 winner.
And as a result Cheuko has become a famous face and on social media has racked up over 230k followers.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
