EAGLE-EYED fans joked “bro is everywhere” after spotting a hidden star in Lionel Messi’s latest Ballon d’Or picture.

Argentina’s ace scooped record eighth award on Monday night after winning World Cup

The Argentina star, 36, scooped a record eighth award on Monday night after leading his country to World Cup glory.

Fans joked ‘bro is everywhere’ after spotting a familiar face on Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or. Credit: Instagram

Argentina ace Messi scooped a record eighth award on Monday night. Credit: The Mega Agency

Messi is now the undisputed GOAT ahead of legends like Pele, Diego Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo.

And he will be keen to continue his good form at new MLS side Inter Miami.

Messi toasted his success in the air as he jetted back to America from Paris.

The ace posed in several snaps showing him on board a private jet.

Messi was all smiles as he relaxed in his tuxedo with the Ballon d’Or trophy.

But sharp supporters couldn’t help noticing a familiar presence on screen.

Hilariously, Messi’s ever-present bodyguard could be spotted staring at his boss on the reflection of the award.

Yassine Chueko is a former Navy Seal and MMA expert who has linked up with Messi in Miami.

Bodyguard Yassine Chueko could be seen keeping an eye on Messi in the reflection. Credit: Instagram

Chueko was all smiles as he got to pose with the Ballon d’Or too. Credit: Instagram

The vigilant bruiser can be seen patrolling the touchline in all of Messi’s games.

Indeed, Inter Miami star Robert Taylor hilariously dressed as Chueko for Halloween.

And the hardman takes no prisoners either, sprinting onto the pitch to deal with any invader getting too close to his boss.

Chueko has now become a viral hit with football fans, who love the idea of him being wherever Messi is.

But even the most ardent supporter could not believe it when Chueko was spotted in the reflection of Messi’s Ballon d’Or – before eventually getting to pose with the trophy himself.

One said: “Bro is shadow of Messi, bro is everywhere.”

Another declared: “Soon until he be playing on the field with him.”

One noted: “Bro ready to fight with the trophy.”

Another added: “The security is touching Messi, another security will come to stop him.”

Chueko is a former Navy Seal and MMA expert. Credit: Instagram @yasstcheuko

He regularly stops pitch invaders from getting too close to Messi. Credit: Getty

Chueko has become a viral hit due to constantly shadowing his boss