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Messi’s bodyguard banned after Leagues Cup incident

Messi’s bodyguard banned after Leagues Cup incident
Messi’s bodyguard banned after Leagues Cup incidentSports Press Photo, SPP Sport Press Photo. / Alamy / Profimedia

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from all technical areas for the rest of the Leagues Cup after storming the field to confront Atlas players postgame.

According to the Leagues Cup disciplinary committee, Cheuko is banned from all technical areas for the remainder of the tournament, which runs through August 31.

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"After the July 30 Inter Miami CF vs. Club Atlas match, a member of Inter Miami’s club delegation displayed improper conduct by entering restricted areas without an official event credential, " a statement read.

"In accordance with the Leagues Cup 2025 Tournament Regulations, the Disciplinary Committee has suspended the individual involved from all technical areas for the remainder of Leagues Cup 2025 and issued an undisclosed fine to Inter Miami CF."