During Inter Miami’s 3-1 triumph over Los Angeles FC, an audacious fan managed to breach security and approach Lionel Messi on the field. However, Messi’s vigilant bodyguard swiftly intervened. The incident took place as Messi made his appearance in the game, contributing with two assists to Inter Miami’s quest to improve their Major League Soccer standing and reach the playoffs.
The fan, seemingly dressed in the colors of Messi’s former club, Barcelona, successfully infiltrated the pitch and attempted to embrace the star forward. At this critical juncture, Messi’s bodyguard firmly gripped the intruder around the neck, while another individual in a hi-vis vest also rushed in.
Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, employed this bodyguard after Messi’s summer transfer to the club. Identified as Yassine Chueko, he is a former US Army soldier who served as a Navy Seal in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chueko often shares videos of his participation in boxing and MMA fights on Instagram, a platform followed by Messi himself.
The victory at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles extended Inter Miami’s unbeaten streak to 11 matches across all competitions, setting a club record. Facundo Farias opened the scoring, and Messi contributed assists for Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana before LAFC’s Ryan Hollingshead netted a late consolation.
Results have significantly improved since Messi’s arrival, with Inter Miami clinching the mid-season Leagues Cup and accumulating seven points in three MLS games post-Messi’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Manager Tata Martino expressed satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the challenging nature of the opponents and the team’s strong collective and individual performance. Inter Miami faced a tough start to the season, leading to the dismissal of manager Phil Neville after five wins and 10 defeats in the opening 15 games. However, their position in the MLS allows them to secure a playoff spot and contend for silverware later in the season, with the team steadily progressing and growing in confidence.
Messi conveyed to the MLS Season Pass, “Our focus is set on achieving a top-eight position as we aim to secure victory in the league. This is our path forward. Our growth continues, and undoubtedly, winning enhances our confidence.”
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
ArgentinaThis season he played in total 3 times for 210 minutes for Major League Soccer.
Lionel Messi scored 1 goal for Inter Miami. He procured twice assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 14th in Major League Soccer. In the last match Inter Miami won 3-2 against Sporting KC.
Inter Miami performance and stats
Inter Miami
Inter Miami is currently 14th in the Major League Soccer with 28 points.
In the last 26 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 14 times. In its last match, Inter Miami won 3-2 against Sporting KC.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 39.
Inter Miami will play the next match in Major League Soccer against Atlanta United on Saturday 16th of September in Atlanta. The prediction is Atlanta United winning the match.
