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Messi's security bodyguard breached by young girl who invaded the pitch to snap selfie

Messi takes selfie with a young girl
Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of a peculiar encounter when a young girl invaded the field to snap a selfie with the Inter Miami star.
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The Argentine returned to the starting lineup after missing their last four games due to a hamstring injury.

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On his return to the team, Messi scored to help his side draw level in a game that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Messi and pitch invader 

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A young girl managed to approach Messi during the second-half stoppage time of the match against the Colorado Rapids, resulting in a moment of bewilderment for the football icon, as reported by Daily Mail.

Young girl takes a selfie with Lionel Messi || X

Hordes of security personnel, including Messi's personal bodyguard, former US Navy Seal Yassine Chueko, swiftly intervened as the girl put her arm around Messi and held her smartphone out for a photo in a video shared on X

The bodyguard, known for closely shadowing Messi during his games, was among those who promptly removed the girl from the field, ensuring Messi's safety.

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Messi's bodyguard and other securities intervenes || X

Chueko famously shadows Messi while he's on the field, running up and down the sideline with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami || Imago

Playing for the first time since March 13 due to a hamstring injury, Messi came off the bench in the second half and scored in the draw.

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