The British newspaper "Daily Mail" revealed the identity of Argentine star Lionel Messi's personal bodyguard with his new team Inter Miami in the United States, which has become a topic of conversation among fans and on social media. After signing Messi, the management of Inter Miami, specifically owner Jorge Mas and partner David Beckham, appointed Yassine Chouika to provide personal protection for the World Cup champion with his national team in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Chouika has drawn attention as he appears alongside Messi like a shadow, even on the sidelines during matches in American stadiums. He is also present with him on the team bus, in dressing rooms, and during outings in public places.
Yassine Chouika is of Tunisian descent and is a former soldier in the U.S. Navy, carefully selected by Beckham for the role of providing personal protection for Messi. Chouika was part of the U.S. military that participated in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and has extensive experience in martial arts, being skilled in Taekwondo and boxing.
In the sports realm, Chouika has competed in various mixed martial arts bouts. He has an official account on Instagram with nearly 125,000 followers, where he regularly posts photos and videos of his training and previous fights.
