Lionel Messi grabbed by pitch invader before bodyguard rescue

After arriving at Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, Messi has been a huge success for his new club.

The Argentine legend has scored 11 goals and provided five assists in as many games for David Beckham's MLS team.

During the game, Messi was grabbed by a pitch invader who was trying to get a moment with the Argentine legend.

However, the World Cup winner's security demonstrated his military background by interjecting and dragging the supporter away.

Messi travelled to California for an away day at Los Angeles FC. The veteran contributed two assists to Inter Miami's 3-1 victory.

He lit up the football pitch with his magical moves as a bevvy of A-list stars watched from the stands.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, who were also on the VIP list, were among the notable attendees as they descended from their Montecito house to watch the action.

According to the Sun, Messi did experience a brief scare during the game when a pitch invader lunged at him from the stands.

A Barcelona shirt with Messi's name on the back was worn by the supporter who made it all the way to the icon before Messi's bodyguard picked him up and took him away.

Messi is always under the protection of Yassine Chueko, a former soldier, MMA fighter and former Navy Seal with experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fans frequently observe Chueko, who serves as the football player's shadow, patrolling the touchline during games to make sure his target is never too far away.