There have been some sensational family dynasties in football over the years. The Argie superstar's great grandfather has Catalan roots and was the brother of Bojan's great grandfather. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). It also probably hasn't helped that Liverpool won the Champions League and Premier League after he left Merseyside. His younger brother Dean became a feared Premier League striker at Derby County, before spells at Leicester City and Wolves. Romarinho was born in Barcelona during his dad’s 30-goal season with the Catalan club, but his own footballing travels have been limited to a single season in the Japanese second tier. Two of the most accomplished players for their respective countries, but it may have passed people by that Modrić and Viduka are blood relatives. There have been family dynasties in football for as long as we can remember, but sometimes it can completely pass you by that two players are related. Their parents came from the … It's the same club where Real Madrid maestro Modric started out his illustrious career. The younger brother also began at Milan but played just once in the league and most recently endured a difficult stint at New York Red Bulls – incidentally, a club which has also signed the younger Rooney and Wright-Phillips brothers during the MLS era. But there are some unbelievable relations that not many people have any idea about. The pair are reportedly distant cousins thanks to a great-relative in their family trees. The Dutch midfielder is also the cousin of former Everton man Royston Drenthe. WE all know the footballing pedigree the Toures, Charltons, De Boers, Nevilles and the Laudrups brought to the beautiful game. Argentinian superstar Messi has Catalonian roots and his great-grandfather was the brother of Bojan's great-grandfather. But he left for Milan after a reported training ground bust-up with boss Roberto Mancini, returning to England in 2014 for an unsuccessful spell at Liverpool. The pair are cousins from the Ivory Coast, with their dads being brothers. Quickly becoming a fan favourite, the club printed shirts which read "Jay-Jay – so good they named him twice". Having both grown up in Rotterdam in their native Holland, the half-brothers only met each other for the first time while playing in a youth football game. Drenthe played at a numver of clubs afterwards including Reading and Sheffield Wednesday. It was Messi's mother who emigrated to Argentina, while Bojan's family stayed in Spain. West Ham legend Scott Parker has just guided Fulham back to the Premier League via the play-offs. "It is what it is, he's a skilful player, I'm quite skilful myself so they are always going to compare me to him especially that he's my uncle. You can unsubscribe at any time. He is the cousin of fellow Dutch international Leroy Fer, who currently plays for Feyenoord. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Leroy Fer and Patrick van Aanholt When Leroy Fer moved to England in 2013, joining Norwich City, he wasn’t the first member of his family to play in the Premier League. I went to play a game, but I found my brother.". Gini is covering a lot of ground on this list. Wijnaldum has been an unsung hero for Liverpool this season, but it didn't work out for Drenthe who left the Toffees after falling out with boss David Moyes. The pair shared the same father with Germany World Cup-winner Jerome Boateng, who is their half-brother. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Gary and Phil Neville were famous footballing siblings, Messi and Bojan played together for Barcelona, Jay-Jay Okocha starred in the Premier League for Bolton, Juninho was a hit at Middlesbrough the moment he arrived at the club, Former Liverpool star Coutinho is the distant cousin of Juninho, Mark Viduka's dad emigrated from Croatia to Australia in the 1960s, Ballon d'Or winner Modric is Viduka's cousin, Royston Drenthe, formerly of Real Madrid and Everton, is related to Gini Wijnaldum, Kevin-Prince Boateng has a famous football brother, Jerome Boateng is Kevin-Prince's half brother, Didier Drogba was a club legend at Chelsea, Rafinha of Barcelona hugs brother Thiago Alcantara of Bayern Munich, Former Derby County star Dean Sturridge has a famous footballing nephew, Daniel Sturridge, whose uncle is Dean, is now playing for Trabzonspor in Turkey, Chelsea ‘close’ to sealing Philippe Coutinho transfer as agreement grows near with Barcelona amid interest from Arsenal, go on to become a club legend with the La Liga giants, Barcelona star Coutinho was a star at Liverpool, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Van Aanholt joined Chelsea's youth ranks in 2007 and made his professional debut on loan at Coventry in 2009. Here's what you need to know, including the difference between guidance and the law, State pension age rising next week - when you'll be able to claim yours, The age you qualify for a state pension is rising to 66 from next week - forcing millions to wait as much as six years longer than they thought they would have to to get their money - how to work out when you can claim yours, New £5,000 energy grant launches tomorrow - find out what you can get and how to apply, Under the Green Homes Grant, the government will pay for at least two-thirds of your home improvements - up to the value of £5,000. Viduka captained the Australian national team, taking them to new heights in the 2006 World Cup, but he could also have played for Croatia. Interestingly, both chose different international pathways too - with Thiago opting for Spain and Rafinha going with Brazil. Arter has often spoken about his brother-in-law being a positive influence on his life. A fellow Ivory Coast international, defender Tébily played for Birmingham City in their first season back in the top flight in 2002-03, sticking around even after the club was relegated a few years later. Patrick van Aanholt after scoring Palace's winner against United at the start of last season ... His cousin started at Feyenoord and played for five other clubs before returning last season.

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