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Messi’s Bodyguard Yassine Cheuko Goes Viral With Training-Ground Volley and Ronaldo-Style Celebration

The clip renewed interest in the ex-U.S. Marine whose MMA background underpins his role protecting Lionel Messi at Inter Miami since 2023.

Overview

  • A video recorded on Inter Miami’s practice field shows Yassine Cheuko scoring a volley and celebrating in Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature style.
  • Attribution of the clip is disputed, with some reports saying Cheuko posted it on his social channels and others crediting influencer Jeremy Lynch.
  • Cheuko serves as Lionel Messi’s bodyguard at Inter Miami, a highly visible role that began after the star’s 2023 arrival in the United States.
  • Reporting highlights Cheuko’s U.S. military service in the Marines with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, plus training in martial arts and MMA.
  • Cheuko frequently shares fitness and tactical training content on social media, and coverage frames the viral moment as a human‑interest profile rather than a disciplinary matter.