There will be a notable absence on the touchline of Inter Miami's MLS matches from now on, not a player or coach, but Lionel Messi's famous bodyguard.

The MLS authority has decided to restrict Cheuko’s involvement during league matches and the former Navy SEAL has been banned from being on the field during the 90-minute play.

Also accompanying the Argentine was Yassine Cheuko—his personal bodyguard from his time at Paris Saint-Germain. Since Messi’s move to Miami, Cheuko has been by his side wherever he goes ...

According to La Nacion, the French bodyguard leads a team of around 50 people tasked with safeguarding Messi and his family, ...

When Inter Miami traveled to Kingston, Jamaica, last month to play Cavalier FC in the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16, ...

Cheuko said the league changed its policies ... over not being authorized to discuss the matter. “(Lionel and Yassine) are quite upset about it — (Yassine) has always been really critical ...

Lionel Messi has often been followed closely by bodyguard Yassine Cheuko in recent years but now the former Navy SEAL and MMA fighter has revealed he is not allowed on the touchline during Inter Miami ...

Logan Paul shared a training clip on Instagram where he was seen hitting a punching bag and asking “Messi's bodyguard” to meet him in Puerto Rico.

Lionel Messi’s trusted bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from MLS sidelines. Here’s why the league made the decision and what it means for Messi’s security.