Football super agent Mino Raiola dies aged 54

An official statement from Mino Raiola's family has confirmed that the football agent has passed away at the age of 54.

He was battling for his life in a hospital due to sickness and has unfortunately breathed his last.

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The statement read: "In infinite sorrow we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent there 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 proud and never realised it.

"Mino touched so many lives through his work and wrote a new chapter in the history of modern football. His presence will forever be missed.

"Mino's mission of making football a better place for players will continue with the same passion.

"We thank everybody for the huge amount of support received during these difficult times and ask for respect to the privacy of family and friends in this moment of grief."

Raiola was famous for representing high-profile players like Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marco Verratti, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland.

Source: Mino Raiola @ Twitter