Ex-Flamengo visits Messi in Miami and shares meeting on social media | OneFootball

Messi’s cousin, Maxi Biancucchi, was in Miami in recent days

Former Flamengo player Maxi Biancucchi traveled to Miami, in the United States, to visit his cousin Lionel Messi. Now at Inter Miami (ARG), the Argentine star welcomed the former red-and-black forward during Maxi’s time in the city. In addition, the meeting produced a special post shared on social media.

“The Lord allowed me to experience an incredible trip! Seeing you again filled me with happiness. I know that our God is sustaining each one of you. You are in my prayers. I’m already heading back to resume my activities in Asunción, and I’m leaving these little photos here!”, Maxi wrote on social media, in photos alongside Messi.

After reuniting with Messi, Maxi shared a photo alongside the Argentine star and revealed how happy he was to see his relative again. In the caption of the post, the former Flamengo player also highlighted his faith and said he keeps his family in his prayers.

MAXI AT FLAMENGO

Maxi Biancucchi played for Flamengo between 2007 and 2009. During his time with the club, the forward played 69 matches, scored seven goals, and provided four assists. That way, the Argentine put together a two-year spell with the club before continuing his career with other teams.

MAXI AND MESSI FOLLOWED DIFFERENT PATHS IN FOOTBALL

While Messi is still active in professional football, Maxi retired in 2017. The former forward therefore left the pitch nearly a decade ago, while his cousin remains one of the biggest names in world football.

Currently, Maxi Biancucchi works as a commentator in Paraguay. The former Argentine forward built his career in the neighboring country, where he stood out for Sportivo Luqueño (PAR), Libertad (PAR), and Olimpia (PAR). Outside Paraguay and Brazil, the diminutive attacker also played in Argentina and Mexico.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— I remember Maxi’s arrival at Flamengo. He arrived with a lot of expectations, started well by scoring a decisive goal in a Fla-Flu, but ended up dropping off afterward. In Brazil, Maxi stood out more in the Northeast, wearing the shirts of Bahia, Vitória, and Ceará —, began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

— I remember that the fans, in the best style of ‘Obina better than Eto’o,’ created the version ‘Maxi better than Messi.’ However, the former Flamengo player was nowhere near the level of the Argentine world champion star. A shame for Mengão’s fans —, Pedro added.

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