Messi reacts when bodyguards are banned from the stadium

Messi is close to Cheuko.

According to the Athletic , MLS organizers confirmed that there were no changes to the policy regarding the security of participating teams. Many clubs also arranged security forces around the touchline similar to Inter Miami.

Inter Miami's board of directors has decided not to allow Messi's bodyguards to stand on the sidelines in the near future.

Messi was not pleased with the news. The source said: "Messi and Cheuko are both very disappointed. [Cheuko] has always criticized other security guards at MLS. Cheuko thinks that if they do their job well, he won't need to be there."

In an interview on March 31, Cheuko shared that during his 20 months working in MLS, he witnessed 16 incidents involving fans rushing onto the field. According to Cheuko, this reflects serious security issues at MLS stadiums.

Previously, Cheuko had worked for 7 years in Ligue 1 and the Champions League and only encountered 6 cases of fan intrusion.

Inter Miami does not want Cheuko to follow Messi closely on the field. Photo: Reuters.

Last season, many overzealous fans ran onto the pitch to meet Messi. Cheuko was forced to stand on the sidelines to intervene in time to prevent any possible risks to M10. This season, things seem to have improved.

Messi and Cheuko have a close relationship. Cheuko's recognition also increased rapidly when working for M10. One fan commented: "I don't remember all the names of the Inter Miami players, but I definitely know Cheuko."

Cheuko admitted his close relationship with Messi last year: "Messi not only sees me as a bodyguard but also as a friend. We chat, laugh and get to know each other's personalities. He always invites me to lunch and treats me well."

Messi shines from the bench In round 6 of MLS 2025, Lionel Messi scored just 2 minutes after entering the field in Inter Miami's 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on the morning of March 30.

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