There have been some concerns over Messi’s fitness, and his usage by coach Javier Mascherano has been intermittent in recent weeks. He missed Argentina’s thumping victory over Brazil last week with a hip complaint. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was present in L.A. to watch Wednesday’s proceedings.
The most important game of the 2025 season so far for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami is Wednesday night's Concacaf Champions Cup meeting with LAFC.
Los Angeles is a city of stars, so it was only fitting that Lionel Messi was back in the Inter Miami starting lineup for the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal game against LAFC late Wednesday night.
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There will be a notable absence on the touchline of Inter Miami's MLS matches from now on, not a player or coach, but Lionel Messi's famous bodyguard.
All eyes are on Lionel Messi as Inter Miami travel to Los Angeles to take on LAFC in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals.
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Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has been banned from protecting the Inter Miami star on the pitch during the team's matches going forward.
Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi's bodyguard, has been banned from the sidelines during Inter Miami CF games. Cheuko is recognized for his viral moments as he scans the crowd to prevent potential pitch invaders from reaching Messi.
There will be a notable absence on the touchline of Inter Miami's MLS matches from now on, not a player or coach, but Lionel Messi's famous bodyguard Yassine Cheuko. MLS has decided to take matters into their own hands,