The incident unfolded during the additional minutes of Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw against the Colorado Rapids at their home stadium in the MLS tournament on April 7. During this crucial phase, Lionel Messi was seen directing his teammates in an attempt to secure a goal and overturn the potential loss of points on home turf.

In a surprising turn of events, a young girl, sporting an Inter Miami club shirt, managed to breach security and approach Messi on the field. Despite the presence of security personnel, Messi ensured the girl’s safety before she left the field. The girl swiftly made her way down from the Colorado Rapids goal area and confidently approached Messi, wrapping her arms around the renowned player and extending her phone for a selfie. Remarkably, she even recorded the entire encounter on her phone.

After a moment of initial surprise, Messi cooperated with the girl to take the selfie, the entire episode lasting only a few fleeting seconds. Coach Tata Martino expressed disappointment at the interruption, as it disrupted Inter Miami’s momentum in their quest for a winning goal. Following the incident, security staff, including Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, swiftly responded to escогt the girl off the field.

Chueko, who gained recent notoriety as Messi’s personal bodyguard, diligently ensures the safety of the Argentine player, both on and off the field, preventing any potential threats from аɡɡгеꜱꜱivе fans. Messi, who had just returned to play since March 13, made a notable impact in the game, contributing a goal and an assist. However, a defensive error by Inter Miami led to the opponent equalizing, resulting in a draw. This extends Inter Miami’s winless streak to four consecutive matches, with the team currently occupying the 3rd position in the MLS 2024 Eastern region rankings with 12 points from 8 matches.