Inter Miami had been chasing soccer star, world champion, Leo Messi for years. However, it has not been until this season that the Argentine has decided to join the American team. Since then, the Miami fans have gone wild with joy to have the striker in their field.
Since Messi won the World Cup, his passion for him in the United States has been constantly increasing. David Beckham, president of Inter Miami, aware of the madness that the Argentine star could unleash, hired Yassine Cheuko as his bodyguard, to protect both the footballer and his family during his stay in the state of Florida.
This fanaticism became visible in the last game of the Florida club against Los Angeles C.F. (3-0). When an ultra, wearing the blaugrana colors, managed to evade security and jumped onto the field in search of a photo with D10S. At that moment, Cheuko did not hesitate; he ran up, grabbed the intruder by the neck, and pulled him away from the player. The one in charge of the security of Leo Messi demonstrated once again the rapidity and efficiency of him in this type of situation.
Yassine Cheuko is an MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter, which allows him to have knowledge of reduction and immobilization techniques using various holds. In addition to fighting in several other disciplines such as Muay Thai, taekwondo and boxing, the bodyguard spent time living in Thailand – the birthplace of many of these disciplines – which made it easier for him to compete in professional fights.
Rosario's bodyguard maintains a very private life. According to American media, he was born in the United States, although he is a descendant of a Muslim family. In addition, they claim that he is a former soldier who fought in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
According to various international media, Cheuko charges 3 million dollars a year, since he not only deals with the protection of Leo Messi, with whom he is 24 hours a day, but also coordinates and manages the security team of 50 people responsible for protecting the entire family of the footballer.
