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.”

Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi's bodyguard, has been banned from the sidelines during Inter Miami CF games. Cheuko is recognized for his viral moments as he scans the crowd to prevent potential pitch invaders from reaching Messi.

Fans flocked to watch star Lionel Messi, but LAFC academy product Nathan Ordaz stole the show by scoring LAFC's game winner over Inter Miami Wednesday.