A viral video highlights the exceptional dedication of Lionel Messi’s bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, in shielding the football star from enthusiastic fans, earning praise on social media for his vigilant efforts.
Celebrity status brings numerous risks and challenges, with one of the most common being overenthusiastic fans who can pose potential dangers by seeking photos or autographs, sometimes resulting in chaotic and risky situations. To manage such scenarios, many celebrities depend on skilled bodyguards for protection. Currently circulating on social media is a viral video highlighting the remarkable efforts of Lionel Messi’s bodyguard in safeguarding the football superstar from eager fans.
A video featuring Chueko’s quick reactions to shield Messi from enthusiastic fans has gained popularity on Reddit. The footage depicts Chueko promptly intervening in various scenarios to safeguard Messi, earning widespread praise on social media for his adept handling of challenging situations to ensure the star’s safety.
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Since its posting three days ago, this post has garnered over 174,000 upvotes and continues to attract more. It has also received numerous comments.
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An individual wrote, “I would assume the bodyguard is under the same rules as the general stadium security (because they probably have an agreement, and the bodyguard in the video responds to situations that would normally be handled by stadium security i.e pitch invasions). A pitch invasion is also a reason for stopping the game while they get whoever it is off the pitch, so quite often you’ll see games pause while this is dealt with.”
Another shared, “He’s got to be in pretty good shape as well. I’d be in no position to protect anyone after a 40-yard sprint.”
“What I like is how relaxed and calm Messi remains when he sees someone coming towards him. Like he knows his personal T-800 is close by. Seems like a lot of trust there,” commented a third.