Watch Lionel Messi's bodyguard stop play by SPRINTING to tackle fan who stormed the field during Inter Miami's win over Sporting Kansas City

Lionel Messi's bodyguard interrupted Inter Miami's win at Sporting Kansas City to tackle a fan as he attempted to get close to the Argentina superstar. 

Yassine Cheuko has been tasked with protecting Messi since the World Cup winner arrived in Major League Soccer last summer.

The bodyguard, who came to Miami from Paris having protected Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, stalks the touchline during MLS games.

And he was called into action during Saturday night's 3-2 win over Sporting KC. In the closing minutes of the game, Cheuko sprinted on to the field - prompting the referee to pause the match.

The bodyguard had spotted a fan running from behind one of the goals towards Messi - who was facing the opposite direction.

Lionel Messi's bodyguard tackled a fan during Inter Miami's win over Sporting Kansas City

The fan reached Messi and appeared to try and take a selfie before Yassine Cheuko intervened

He could be seen sprinting on to the field from the sideline as the supporter approached Messi

Before Cheuko could intervene, the supporter reached Messi and appeared to try and take a selfie with the Argentina icon. But he was promptly tackled by Chueko as stadium security also swarmed. 

Several other fans also stormed the field during Saturday's game. One young fan was tackled to the ground by security, while Messi put his arm around another boy before he was hauled away.

Despite the distractions, Messi shone at Arrowhead Stadium in front of Patrick Mahomes as Inter Miami secured a dramatic victory.

With Chiefs quarterback Mahomes watching from the stands as part of a record crowd of more than 72,000, Messi scored a wondergoal and created another in Miami's 3-2 victory.

Luis Suarez secured the three points with the winning goal, 19 minutes from time, after Tata Martino's side came from behind to earn a first win in a month. The victory takes Miami top of the Eastern Conference standings. 

Another young fan - wearing a Messi jersey - was tackled by stadium security during the game

The World Cup winner puts his arm around a young supporter who stormed the field

Cheuko and stadium security staff then took the boy from the field at Arrowhead Stadium