2023-08-24 23:18:14
The imaginary start of Argentine Lionel Messi continued with his new club, Inter Miami, by winning a penalty shootout 5-4 in the semi-finals of the United States Cup against Cincinnati to reach the final.
The 36-year-old provided two assists in regular time as Inter Miami came back from a 2-0 deficit before winning the penalty shootout after the two teams tied 3-3 after extra time, to reserve the club its place in the final of the oldest and most prestigious football competition in the country, Which dates back to 1913. It is the second final he has reached since the arrival of Messi last month.
But despite Messi’s success on the field, it is the Argentine star’s bodyguard who has caught the eye lately.
Since his move to America, Inter Miami has been trying to provide adequate personal protection and insurance for the veteran Argentine star.
And on Wednesday, Messi’s bodyguard, “former American soldier Yassin Choiko,” according to the newspaper “No nationTo the touchline and was close to the corner flag when Messi and his Miami teammates celebrated Leonardo Campana’s goal in stoppage time.
Many photos and videos of Messi’s bodyguard, who is said to have begun his duties after being recruited by Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham, have recently circulated.
Chuiko is an ex-Marine with combat experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan with experience in martial arts, taekwondo and boxing, and has participated in many mixed martial arts fights.
And Choiko remains attached to Messi from the moment he arrives on the field until he leaves. Whether Leo is on the way from the bus to the locker rooms, in the aisles of the stadium or even during a game, the American goalkeeper accompanies him like his shadow.
One of the videos that attracted a lot of attention came before the club’s League Cup semi-final victory against Philadelphia, in which Choiko was waiting in front of the team bus, and as soon as Messi got off he approached him to protect him.
Inter Miami confirmed its commitment to Messi’s safety by co-owner Jorge Mas, who led the battle to sign him and transfer him to play in the United States last June.
“Obviously security will be increased, players will be bussed through the tunnel,” Maas told the Miami Herald. “All of these security protocols are already in place for use here and also outside our stadium.”
He added, “It will be a daily occurrence, something we witnessed, and I think it was handled very well when he (Messi) was here with Argentina before the World Cup.”
Jorge Mas said: “As you may recall, Argentina trained in Miami before flying to Doha, we had the opportunity to see some Messi-obsessed people at our door on a daily basis during training, so we are ready.”
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