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Family affair: Leo Messi's cousin scores wonder goal

The 28-year-old was making just his second appearance for Vitoria.
3.52pm, 10 Apr 2013
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LIONEL MESSI’S COUSIN proved that footballing ability runs in the family when he scored a spectacular goal for his side Vitoria against Bahia.

Maxi Biancucchi, who is a relation of the four-time Ballon d’Or winner, smashed in a shot from long range during his side’s 5-1 win over their local rivals in the Salvador derby, in Brazil.

The 28-year-old was making just his second appearance for Vitoria and made himself an immediate fan favourite when he hammered home from distance in the Campeonato Baiano clash at the weekend.

Despite playing professionally in South America for over a decade, Bianucchi has been nicknamed El Primo de Messi – ‘Messi’s cousin’ – on the continent.

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    Martin O Connell
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    Apr 10th 2013, 6:16 PM

    Not really a wonder goal.

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    James Meehan
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    Apr 10th 2013, 6:50 PM

    tought u didn’t follow football Martin

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    Martin O Connell
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    Apr 10th 2013, 8:19 PM

    I don’t. But I know the difference between a average goal and a amazing one.

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    James
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    Apr 10th 2013, 7:10 PM

    Nobody of cared if he wasn’t related to messi

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    Ken Adams
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    Apr 10th 2013, 4:14 PM

    He never even looked up. Was a pure hit in hope! Still a good goal though.

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