Sunday Mirror

Agent Rai dies at 54

- BY DARREN WITCOOP

MINO RAIOLA, one of the most recognisab­le football agents in the world, has died at the age of 54.

A prominent figure in the game, super-agent Raiola represente­d several of the game’s most highprofil­e stars, including players such as Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku.

A statement from his family read: “In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was.

“Mino fought until the end with the same strength he put on negotiatio­n tables to defend our players.

“As usual, Mino made us very proud and never realised it.”

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