By Daniel Ojukwu
A viral video recently unveiled the bodyguard of Argentine football icon, Lionel Messi.
In the viral video, a clean shave, medium-built man, is seen pacing the touchline while football star, Lionel Messi was in action for his Major League Soccer side, Inter Miami.
His close proximity presence to the Argentine left many wondering about his true identity, and ccording to La Nacion, the man is Yassine Chueko, a former US Navy Seal who reportedly served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chueko was specifically brought on board by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham to make sure Messi is safe amid the rising number of pitch invaders in recent years, reports the Daily Mail.
During Inter Miami matches, Leo Messi is followed by an ex-US Navy Seal for maximum security.
The bodyguard is a martial arts, boxer and taekwondo expert. He can be seen even following him during matches.
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