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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 Yassine Cheuko. MLS has decided to take matters in...
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Messi is expected to play against LAFC. Due to injuries, Miami is proceeding carefully regarding its star player, and Messi is not expected to play the full 90 minutes.
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Why MLS Banned Lionel Messi's Bodyguard From Sidelines
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 Yassine Cheuko. MLS has decided to take matters into their own hands,
Lionel Messi’s Bodyguard Banned from Inter Miami Sidelines, Pleads ‘Let Me Help’ as Fans Invade Field
The Athletic reported that Messi and his bodyguard “are quite upset” over the move, citing a source within the team’s locker room. The source added that Cheuko “has always been really critical of all of the other security and suggested that if they were good at their jobs, he wouldn’t even be needed.”
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MLS bans Lionel Messi's bodyguard from the sidelines at Inter Miami games
Major League Soccer has decided to restrict Lionel Messi bodyguard Yassine Cheuko's access at Inter Miami CF games.
Lionel Messi fuming as bodyguard says he’s banned from MLS sidelines
Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko has had his access to the pitch changed by Major League Soccer and Concacaf, he said in a since-deleted video, creating a situation that has made the global soccer superstar displeased.
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Inter Miami’s Security Decision Leaves Lionel Messi’s Bodyguard Frustrated
Inter Miami has decided to restrict Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, from patrolling the sidelines during matches, a move that has reportedly left him frustrated. Cheuko has been a familiar presence near Messi,
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Why Lionel Messi's Bodyguard is Banned From Inter Miami Sidelines
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.
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