Lionel Messi's bodyguard stopped a pitch invader.
The Florida-based outfit beat LAFC 3-1 at the BMO Stadium, with Facundo Faroas, Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana all getting on the score-sheet.
The Argentine didn't score but he registered not one but two brilliant assists as he set up Alba and Campana.A host of celebrities were in attendance to watch the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. From Prince Harry and LeBron James to Will Ferrell and Selena Gomez. Fans at the game also tried to get as close as possible to Messi, with one supporter invading the pitch.In the 73rd minute, a fan donning a Barcelona shirt with Messi's name and number on the back sprinted onto the field of play.As he approached the 36-year-old, the superstar forward's bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, sprinted and managed to intervene as he grabbed the person by the neck before dragging him away.
This is so not done!!!! Whoever tried to throw the bottle at Leo Messi should be banned! 😡😡😡😡😡😡
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