‘Don’t take the p*** in paradise’: Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli and Erling Haaland’s father lead tributes from football world for super agent Mino Raiola after his death at 54
- Mino Raiola’s family confirmed the super-agent had passed away on Saturday
- Raiola represented a number of high-profile players during his career
- Tributes have been made to the Italian following his death due to illness
Tributes have poured in for Mino Raiola after the super-agent, who represented Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba among others, passed away at the age of 54 due to illness.
Raiola’s death was confirmed by his family on social media on Saturday afternoon.
A statement read: ‘In infinite sorrow we share the passing of the most caring and amazing Football Agent there ever was.
Mino Raiola passed away on Saturday due to illness at the age of 54
‘Mino fought to 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.
‘The Raiola Family’.
The news was met with sadness by the football community, with a number of players, clubs and fans taking to Twitter and Instagram to pay respect to Raiola.
Juventus president Andrea Agnelli referred to Raiola’s no-nonsense negotiating style, writing: ‘Don’t take the piss in paradise, they know the truth… tvb Mino.’
‘R.I.P. The best,’ wrote…
Source : dailymail
