There will be a notable absence on the touchline of Inter Miami's MLS matches from now on, not a player or coach, but Lionel Messi's famous bodyguard.

Inter Miami - Look, I get that soccer’s a beautiful game and all, but have you seen the American fan base when Lionel Messi comes to town?

Lionel Messi's bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, has been banned from the touchline during Inter Miami CF matches. As soon as soccer fans realized that this was not an April Fool's joke, backlash began flying toward the MLS for removing the trusted personal security from the league's biggest star and reigning MVP.