Lionel Messi’s bodyguard has been “finally defeated”, with ex-Navy SEAL Yassine Chueko taken out by a pitch-invading Inter Miami supporter.

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• Herons in pre-season action
• Touring the Americas
• Fans want Messi interaction

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Herons are currently in the process of working through their pre-season programme ahead of the 2025 MLS campaign. They are taking in a tour of the Americas, with Panamanian side Sporting San Miguelito the latest side to cross their path.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi was once again the star attraction as Inter Miami headed out on the road. Unsurprisingly, adoring fans were keen to get as close to their hero as possible. The sight of people racing across the pitch in a bid to meet Argentine superstar Messi is nothing new.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Another tried his luck in Panama, despite Chueko – who has become famed for “spawning out of nowhere” – being on hand to protect World Cup winner Messi. He was, however, to be beaten on this occasion as a fan sporting a ‘Messi 10’ shirt slipped on the surface and inadvertently tripped Chueko.

• TELL ME MORE

  Impressed onlookers have said that the supporter in question “finally defeated Messi’s bodyguard” after putting in a tackle that “Roy Keane would be so proud of”. After getting back to his feet, Chueko allowed the starry-eyed fan to get his hug with Messi.

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