A MAN who was murdered on Christmas Day in Brazil has been identified as the “brother-in-law” of Real Madrid star Endrick.
Mauricio Nunes Goncalves was killed in a hail of bullets in a street bar in Samambaia, near the capital of Brasilia.
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Mauricio Nunes Goncalves, 38, was killed in the bar massacreCredit: Lavinia Sudre/Instagram
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Endrick plays for Real MadridCredit: Getty
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He died after several shots to the head Credit: Lavinia Sudre/Instagram
The 38-year-old was the brother of Endrick’s older sister Lavinia Sudra’s partner, but in Brazil they call him the footballer’s brother-in-law.
Mauricio was shot several times in the head while trying to escape the “targeted” gun attack.
Lavinia changed her Instagram profile picture to one showing a black ribbon after learning of the gruesome murder that took place early yesterday morning.
She also posted a photo of the victim, listing his name below the image before adding: “You left beautiful memories in our hearts that we will never forget.”
The funeral was supposed to take place this afternoon at 3 pm local time.
Witnesses told police there was no previous argument between the attacker and his victim and described it as having all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded execution.
According to reports, no arrests have been made.
Endrick, reportedly linked with a shock move to Southampton last month, has yet to comment.
The 18-year-old Brazil international joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer, but has seen little playing time since joining the Spanish LaLiga giants.
Recent reports in Spain have also suggested a six-month loan move to Real Betis from Sevilla as Endrick looks for more opportunities to show his quality on the pitch.
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The police continued the murder investigation today.
There have been no reports of arrests in Brazil.
Earlier this year, Endrick married his model and influencer girlfriend Gabriely Miranda.
The Brazilian prodigy shared a series of glamorous pictures from the occasion on her social media accounts back in September.
Endrick and Gabriely got married less than a year after they first met.
Rumor has it that the happy couple agreed on an unusual engagement contract before their wedding day.
It is said to include a clause that mandates they must say “I love you” in all situations.
Bizarrely, it also reportedly contains a rule that forbids Endrick from having a virtual girlfriend in Grand Theft Auto, a game of which he is a huge fan.
The soccer superstar is also said to be banned from commenting on other girls’ Instagram posts.
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The Brazilian star has yet to comment on Mauricio’s deathCredit: Rex
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