A falsehood and a denial: the controversy that complicates Lionel Messi’s bodyguard

Yassine Cheuko became a celebrity . Few people probably recognize him by name. However, at this stage, few people do not respond to the most concrete reference: is the bodyguard of Lionel Messi . This reference immediately brings to mind the image of a goalkeeper with an imposing build and extensive preparation, who is always there to confront anyone who puts himself in front of him to complete your task: avoid that the physical integrity of his usually beleaguered client is in danger .

Cheuko has been seen intercepting fans of all ages who dare to cross the boundary that separates the stands from the playing field just in the desire to get closer to their idol. . These apparitions were highlighted for their speed and efficiency and have also fueled several myths.

Like any celebrity, active participation on social media is expected of Cheuko.. However, in recent hours, the depositary has ruled out having a profile on Tik-Tok, the popular platform at the moment. . The answer is precisely due to the emergence of several narratives that claim to be authentic and share information about their actions.

The CBS Sports media outlet Golazo fell for one of the fakes: it published a photo in which Messi appears alongside Inter Miami president Jorge Mas and a caption that summarizes Cheuko’s task. “Whether on the pitch, on the red carpet or 36,000 feet in the air, Lionel Messi’s bodyguard is always on the lookout,” he says. However, it was he himself who radically ruled out that he was the sender of the message. “False, I don’t have Tik Tok,” he stressed, through a message he published as a story on Instagram .

Cheuko is also credited with a rich military career. It was noted that he was a member of the United States Navy Seal, the primary special operations force of the United States Navy and the maritime component of the North American country’s Special Operations Command. . In this state, He participated in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan two of the most emblematic missions that the government has undertaken in recent times.

From there, some media outlets dedicated themselves to investigating the bodyguard’s alleged military past. The Athletic, the sports section of the New York Times, has ruled out the veracity of these beliefs. “Completely fictional and part of a mythology “, establishes.

Even Gerardo Martino, the coach of Inter Miami, mentioned this information. “The reality is that many people make up stories that end up causing problems for the protagonists involved. He had never been to the United States. He was not at war and was not part of the US military. All reports about him in recent weeks are completely false “, established the coach.

What Tata recognized was his closeness to the guard. “Since Yassine works closely with Leo, these reports become a giant smoke bomb that is false and could cause problems for a guy who is a very good person. ” he explained.