Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has pleaded with the MLS to reverse the rule banning him from pitchside. Chueko has become a familiar presence at Inter Miami’s games, patrolling the sidelines to keep a close eye on one of the world’s most famous athletes.

Yassine Cheuko, the bodyguard for Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, said Tuesday that MLS will no longer permit him to patrol the touchline during Messi's matches. Per Reuters (h/t ESPN ), Cheuko discussed MLS' decision Tuesday, saying: "They don't allow me to be on the field anymore."

Ever since Lionel Messi touched down in Miami in 2023, he has brought along a collection of former teammates, like Barcelona legends Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. He also brought along another associate,