Security Breach As Woman Makes Lunge For Messi In Chicago

The Argentina captain was accosted by a fan who dodged the police with ease, as the Albiceleste returned to their Chicago hotel ahead of Friday’s clash with Panama

The Copa America’s stars are being kept under close watch during their stay in the United States.

But not even the most stringest security, it would seem, is a match for fans desperate to get up close and personal with the likes of Lionel Messi.

Security Breach As Woman Makes Lunge For Messi In Chicago

Argentina were given a jolt on Wednesday when getting off the team bus outside their hotel in Chicago.

As Messi sauntered towards the building, he was suddenly accosted by a woman who managed to give the police a slip with a body swerve he himself would be proud of.

Authorities quickly restored order to the scene, while Leo suffered nothing more than a nasty shock following the close encounter.