WWE superstar and YouTuber Logan Paul had thrown a challenge at Lionel Messi, asking him to settle their legal dispute over energy drinks in a boxing match. Paul claims that Messi's Mas+ brand copied his PRIME drink, leading to lawsuits from both sides.
Instead of battling in court, Paul wants to fight it out in the ring. However, Messi has not responded to the challenge. Instead, his bodyguard, Yassine Chueko, has stepped up, dismissing the idea. Chueko, a former Navy SEAL, made it clear that Messi is a footballer, not a fighter, and if Logan really wants a fight, he should face him instead.
He said, “Messi doesn’t even know who this guy is. If Logan really wants a fight, he can fight me, not a football player,”
What did Logan Paul say to Lionel Messi ?
Taking to TikTok, the YouTube star said, "You guys copied us, and everyone saw it. Your drinks look exactly like Prime, identical. Then you sued us—that’s not fair. So obviously, we countersued. If you can’t beat the best, you have to be the best, but that’s illegal. That’s our design, and we’re defending ourselves,".
Paul also issued a bold challenge to Messi, suggesting he would consider dropping the lawsuit if Messi agreed to fight him in the ring. He added,"I swear I would consider dropping the lawsuit, only if… a Logan Paul vs. Messi fight takes place. See you in the ring, bro,".
Who is Yassine Chueko?
According to La Nacion, Yassine Chueko is a former soldier of the United States Army who served as a Navy Seal in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chueko is on Instagram and has shared several videos of himself involved in mixed martial arts and also trying his hand at fights.
Chueko was recommended by former England captain and co-owner of Inter Miami, David Beckham to be Messi's bodyguard. According to The Sun, Chueko is reportedly paid $250,000 (£198,000) annually to watch over Messi. However, other reports suggest his salary could actually be upwards of $3 - $3.5million.
