Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard will be on extra duty as three pitch invaders try to get close to the global icon while Inter Miami takes on Sporting Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night. was doing.
Yashin Chouko became as much of an internet sensation as Messi during Inter Miami’s 3-2 win. This came after Chuco ran onto the field late in the game and tackled an enthusiastic fan who had jumped onto the playing surface, prompting the referee to temporarily stop the game. action.
The bodyguard spotted the fans in stoppage time of the second half and sprinted onto the field, running toward Messi and the incoming fans.
A fan approached Messi and appeared to take a selfie, but Chuco rushed to the spot within seconds and slammed the spectator to the ground as stadium security swarmed him.
Several other fans tried to jump onto the field, including a young fan who showed some restraint when security arrived.
A fan stood next to Messi and the superstar had his arm around him.
In a photo taken Saturday night, Chuco grabbed the fan by the shoulders and led him off the field.
On Saturday night, it was clear that Kansas City had caught Argentine player Messi Mania in the city of MLS clubs.
Messi scored a highlight-reel goal in the 51st minute, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 lead and thrilling a crowd of more than 72,000 at NFL Stadium.
He took a long-range shot from outside the box that sailed into the goal beyond the reach of the Kansas City keeper.
Before that, he helped set up Diego Gomez’s equalizer.
Saturday night was an opportunity for football royalty to meet Kansas City royalty before the game.
Messi had Chance to say hello to Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes Inside Arrowhead Stadium.
