Lionel Messi’s Bodyguard Shows Intense Training With Brazilian MMA Fighter, Fans React- “Pitch Invaders Don’t Stand a Chance”

We may not know about the paparazzi, but one man who always stands by Lionel Messi is his personal bodyguard, Yassine Chueko. The former US Army soldier walks around the Argentinian superstar like a shadow. In fact, to ensure La Pulga’s safety from potential dangers, Chueko is taking part in ‘challenging and exhilarating’ training sessions alongside Brazilian MMA fighter, Luan Aguirre Elias, leaving fans in disbelief.

Yassine Chueko is quite active on his only social media account, Instagram, where the former Navy Seal shared his intense training workout with his 423K followers. Posting four clips, Messi’s personal escort was seen practicing MMA and boxing styles with Luan Aguirre. Judging by the videos, all the kicks and punches were quite hard as Chueko practiced with utter determination and focus. 

He even wrote a caption saying, “Since arriving in Miami, I have been training with @luanchileno who excels in combat sports. His expertise and dedication have greatly improved my martial arts skills and techniques. His passion for combat sports is contagious, making each training session both challenging and exhilarating.” In response, Luan expressed his pleasure in working alongside the former Iraq and Afghanistan soldier. He also wrote, “Let’s go to the top! you can always count on me! 🙏🏼💪🏼🚀.” 

Notably, just like Chueko, Luan Aguirre Elias also has a good CV. He is a 4x WMO Muay Thai World Champion in the +91kg category. Aside from offering services as a coach and bodyguard, the pro fighter teaches kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, self-defense, conditioning, and weight training. 

Clearly, Chueko is learning from the best, just to make sure Messi’s security stays on point, especially after he has been outsmarted by fans invading the pitch to meet the Inter Miami star. But fans believe that won’t be happening now. 

Fans react to Yassine Chueko’s training to improve the security of Lionel Messi 

The soccer fraternity was impressed by Yassine Chueko’s extra training sessions to serve the World Cup winner better. One netizen wrote, “Those pitch invaders don’t stand a chance,” expressing condolences to those fans who plan to invade the pitch someday just to meet their GOAT. 

Another believes that it may not pitch invasion might end after everyone sees Chueko’s training clip: “He make people think 100 times when they want to be close from Messi 😂😂.”

Others came to heap praise on the former soldier for always being there for Messi: “Our Guard 🔥 Keep Taking Good Care Of World Most Greatest Player Of All The Time 💯,” one wrote. 

Earlier, Messi’s Argentinian teammate Rodrigo De Paul took the duty to protect the 8X Ballon d’Or winner. But it seems the midfielder can finally have a good night’s sleep: “De Paul is sleeping in peace 😂😂😂.” 

One hilarious comment saw a netizen suggest Chueko to sign for the Herons and play as a defender: “Inter Miami sign you, what a right-back you’ll do well 🙌.”

While Lionel Messi keeps up his work on the pitch, Yassine Chueko continues his job to become the best bodyguard for the 36-year-old. Let’s see if there are more pitch invasions now.