If Inter Miami is ever short on players, Yassine Chueko looks like he would at least have the speed to get a job done.
Chueko, better known as Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, showed the speed and awareness of a lethal No. 9 during Inter Miami’s game against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, flying off the touchline as a pitch invader closed in on Messi for a selfie.
More than 72,000 fans were in attendance at Arrowhead Stadium as Inter Miami defeated Sporting KC 3-2 in a thrilling match.
Messi was the star of the show, notching an assist and a stunning goal as the Herons took home three points. On Monday, the Argentina legend was named the MLS player of the week.
Chueko also had a big night on Saturday, as the match was delayed multiple times due to fans charging onto the pitch.
In one instance, Chueko had a lot of ground to cover — and he did so with impressive haste.
Watch Messi’s bodyguard sprint onto the field
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