Inter Miami delegation member suspended for incident in Leagues Cup
The Leagues Cup disciplinary committee has announced a sanction for a member of the Inter Miami delegation. The suspension is due to an incident that occurred after the match against Atlas last Wednesday at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. According to sources, the suspended individual is Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s bodyguard.According to the regulations of the Leagues Cup 2025 tournament, the committee has suspended the individual involved from all technical areas for the remainder of the tournament and has imposed a fine on Inter Miami CF, the amount of which has not been disclosed. The bodyguard entered the field after the match to intervene in a discussion between players from both teams, coming into contact with individuals from Atlas. Matheus Doria, Atlas defender, addressed the situation in a press conference on Friday, highlighting that Cheuko is not allowed to be on the field in matters between players.“After the Inter Miami CF vs. Club Atlas match on July 30, a member of the Inter Miami club delegation displayed inappropriate conduct by entering restricted areas without an official event credential,” the disciplinary committee communicated.
Leagues Cup Disciplinary Committee
Doria added that the directive and those responsible for the Leagues Cup have already taken action to determine what is allowed and what is not, as long as the physical integrity of the players is protected. Cheuko had already been previously vetoed by Inter Miami from being on the bench during Major League Soccer matches, although he remained as part of the club’s security team.“We already know that our board works very well and will take care of the matter. I understand that Messi’s bodyguard is there to protect Messi from a possible entry by a fan, I don’t know, but among players, he doesn’t have that authorization,” declared Doria.
Matheus Doria, Atlas defender
