The last thing you see, right before you try to touch Lionel Messi on the pitch? Yassine Cheuko.The professional bodyguard has been Messi’s personal protector since his time at Paris

Messi has extended his Inter Miami contract and will be staying in the Sunshine State through 2028—after snapping up four condos in Miami.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, showed off his insane takedown skills in a 1v1 challenge against YouTuber Jeremy Lynch. A former Navy SEAL and martial arts expert, he’s been by Messi’s side since the Argentine legend landed in Miami in 2023.

Although Lionel Messi has not scored in three consecutive matches, his playmaking remains outstanding. With his impressive skills, Inter Miami star achieved 395 career assists, further fueling comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha was chosen by Messi alongside Nico Paz, Kendry Paez, Andrey Santos, Rodrigo Mora, Brajan Gruda, Kader Meïte, Mika Godts, Lily Yohannes and Clara Serrajordi. The Argentine clearly knows a thing or two about wonderkids.

Messi didn't just maintain his MVP-caliber performance from 2024, but he built upon it, and delivered an even stronger season than the one that came before.

In a thrilling development for soccer fans, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has confirmed that Lionel Messi will be available for the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs opener against Nashville SC. This announcement comes as a relief to many,