When Messi arrived in the United States, Inter Miami hired a personal bodyguard for its captain. Yassine Cheuko went viral for his constant shadowing of Messi on and off the field, as well as the speed at which he ran onto the field to stop the threat of pitch invaders.

Lionel Messi scored his first goal in five matches, and Inter Miami returned to its winning ways with a 4-1 win against the New York Red Bulls.

Inter Miami CF might not have the Concacaf Champions Cup to fight for anymore, but they bounced back to their winning ways on Saturday night, capturing a 4–1 win over the New York Red Bulls on Matchday 11 of the 2025 MLS season.