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Watch Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stay ‘undefeated’ as he tackles CHILD pitch invader – but then gives him amazing moment


FOOTBALL fans have praised Lionel Messi’s bodyguard for giving a young fan an unforgettable matchday moment.

Inter Miami missed out on a place the MLS playoffs on Saturday following a 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi’s bodyguard stopped a young fan that ran onto the pitchCredit: X @BRFootball
He then let the young fan take a picture with MessiCredit: X @BRFootball

After the match, a young fan broke onto the pitch and made a beeline for Messi, who was beginning to walk back to the tunnel.

But the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s bodyguard stopped him in his tracks.

Yassine Chueko, the former US soldier personally selected by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham to protect his star player, then allowed the young fan to take a picture with Messi before escorting him off the field.

Fans took to social media to react to the heartwarming moment, with one person tweeting: “Awww! A good bodyguard there!”

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Another added: “This is beautiful to watch. Greatest of all time.”

A third wrote: “Messi’s bodyguard is undefeated.”

A fourth simply said: “He’s amazing.”

While another commented: “Takes his job as serious as he should but understands the human side, good guy.”

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Messi’s bodyguard is a former Navy Seal with experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He is also trained in martial arts and has fought in many MMA bouts.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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