Messi’s Bodyguard Grabs Pitch Invader Around the Neck As He Tries to Hug Inter Miami Star: Video

• A Lionel Messifan invaded the pitch at BMO Stadium on Sunday night to meet his idol
• Messi’s bodyguard ripped the fan away from the Inter Miami star as he tried to hug him
• Many celebrities watched Messi and Inter Miami record a 3-1 win over LAFC

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Lionel Messi’s bodyguard came to the Argentine star’s rescue on Sunday night after an overzealous fan ran onto the field to get up close and personal with the Inter Miami forward.

The incident happened during the second half when the spectator invaded the pitch at BMO Stadium and made a beeline for Messi.

He managed to hold Messi, but not for long, as the player’s bodyguard leaped to his defense.

Yassine Chueko, the man who has been grabbing the headlines recently for following Messi’s every move while pacing back and forth on the sideline, dashed to the middle of the pitch and grabbed the fan’s neck.

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The pitch invader was already wrapping his arms around the football icon to hug him when Chueko ripped him away, per Goal.com.

He grabbed the fan, wearing a Barcelonajersey, around his neck to separate him from Messi. Two staff members eventually escorted him away.

The surprise interaction didn't distract Messi, who provided two assists in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over the reigning MLS Cup champions, per Yahoo Sports.

His first assist of the contest came in the 51stminute when he delivered a perfect through pass to Jordi Alba, who scored his first-ever goal for Inter Miami.

Messi’s second assist of the night came in the 83rdminute when he set up Leo