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Super-agent Mino Raiola of Italy, who represented football stars such as Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Matthijs de Ligt, MarcoVerratti among others, has died at 54 after short illness.
His family announced his death on Raiola's official Twitter page on Saturday, April 30.
"In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was, Mino Raiola. Mino fought until the end with the same strength he put on negotiation tables to defend our players," his family said on Twitter.
Raiola was battling a lung disease, multiple reports in Italy said.
He played a role in many big-money transfers during his successful career.
For instance, he facilitated Paul Pogba's record-breaking move from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016.
The agent's career started in the 1980s, brokering Dennis Bergkamp's move from Ajax to Inter Milan in 1993. He was also involved in Robinho's historic move from Real Madrid to Manchester City.
Below is a list of every Raiola client currently playing: