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IMG pulling out of football

Sports representation giants IMG are pulling out of football.

The Daily Mail says IMG believe it is no longer economically viable to look after footballers, although they would have made plenty of money from Sergio Aguero's £38million transfer to Manchester City last summer and his £5m sponsorship deal with Puma.

But the decision - made for 'sound business reasons' - has seen them terminate their agreements with agents in Spain, Argentina and Italy since the start of the year.

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