World’s renowned football agent Raiola Minola has eventually passed away as confirmed in a statement by his family on Saturday, April 30 2022.
The statement 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 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.”
It would be recalled that news of his demise had circulated the media following a serious illness, but Raiola denied the reports via his official Twitter account on Thursday.
He wrote: “Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to resuscitate.”
Raiola, aged 54 represented several of the game’s most high-profile players including Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.