Inter Miami made its debut in the Leagues Cup by facing Atlas, where they came out victorious with a score of 2-1 in the tournament. The Chase Stadium witnessed the spectacle that the fans witnessed, as in the last minutes of the match, Las Garzas managed to break the tie against the Mexican team, causing excitement among the supporters.
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However, the match was surrounded by controversies, and one of them was protagonized by Lionel Messi, who celebrated the winning goal in front of Matías Cóccaro. In this celebration, the Argentine player confronted the opponent, who had no choice but to regret the defeat. This scene was captured by television cameras, which led fans to share this act on social media, where they criticized Lionel Messi.
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And if that wasn’t enough, another one of the moments that kept the confrontation tense was the controversy caused by Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, who got involved in a scandal with the Atlas players.
Messi’s bodyguard is caught in an incident
In the videos circulating on platform X, you can see Cheuko pushing Jorge San Martín, a young player from Los Zorros, when he tried to approach Lionel Messi. This incident caused outrage among fans, as they claim that these actions should be penalized.
What penalty could he receive?
According to the regulations of the Leagues Cup, any person who enters the field of play to confront a referee or player could receive a sanction.
Therefore, in light of what happened, Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, could be suspended for 1 to 3 matches, and his case could worsen depending on how his aggression is assessed.