Published 12:27 IST, December 8th 2020

Mino Raiola working to ‘delete FIFA from existing’ over copyright row with Ibrahimovic

Super-agent Mino Raiola sensationally claimed that he is working on deleting FIFA from existence over the EA Sports copyright issue set off by Ibrahimovic

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Super-nt Mi Raiola has once again mand to grab helines, this time while giving his opinion on issue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s im rights. 53-year-old is one of most famous sports nts in world of football, with Mi Raiola clients list including players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba amongst ors. w, popular personality has revealed that he is working with Zlatan Ibrahimovic to ‘delete FIFA from existing’.

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EA Sports copyright issues explained

EA Sports FIFA controversy first me helines in vember, after Zlatan Ibrahimovic called for an investigation into developer’s popular game FIFA 21. AC Milan striker on Twitter questioned company about ir us of his name and ims for EA Sports FIFA franchise. Talking about EA Sports copyright issues, Zlatan Ibrahimovic explained that he has never been a member of FIFPro, r has he given permission to FIFA to make money using his name and im.

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Responding to claims, EA Sports later explained that y are allowed to use Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s face and name due to a deal y have with Serie A club AC Milan. However, Swedish striker seems to have set off an EA Sports copyright issue with his statements. Since striker’s tweets, more than 300 footballers have joined striker as y fight EA Sports regarding us of ir names and im rights.

Mi Raiola backs Zlatan Ibrahimovic in EA Sports FIFA controversy 

Speaking to Tuttosport, Mi Raiola insisted that he will continue to fight battle with game’s makers EA Sports, world governing football body FIFA and players’ union FIFPro. 53-year-old sensationally claimed that he is currently working to delete FIFA from existing. This is t first time super-nt has spoken up on EA Sports FIFA controversy.

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Raiola h earlier gotten into a heated argument with talkSPORT’s Simon Jordon while y were discussing issue. After Simon Jordan seemed to suggest that Ibrahimovic and Raiola have started movement only to increase ir earnings from commission, super-nt reacted furiously to allegations. Mi Raiola proceeded to cut call, as he claimed that he doesn’t care what journalist thinks on topic. Back in March, Mi Raiola h also criticised way governing body is running, calling it a “communist dictator” who keeps on telling everyone what y have to do at all times.

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Im Credits: Mi Raiola Instagram, Zlatan Ibrahimovic Instagram

12:27 IST, December 8th 2020