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Messi’s Bodyguard Suspended From Leagues Cup Following Pitch Intrusion

He was barred for the rest of the tournament by the Leagues Cup committee after entering a restricted area without credentials.

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Overview

  • The Leagues Cup disciplinary committee invoked tournament regulations to suspend Yassine Cheuko from all technical areas through the end of Leagues Cup 2025.
  • Inter Miami CF received an undisclosed fine for the breach of credential rules tied to Cheuko’s actions.
  • The decision follows Cheuko’s postgame entry onto the pitch at Chase Stadium on July 30, during which he made contact with Atlas defender Jorge San Martín.
  • Cheuko had already been banned from MLS sidelines under an April 2025 Inter Miami policy but continued to work as part of the club’s security detail.
  • The incident underscores tensions between bespoke security for elite players and standardized league access protocols.