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Why Blues’ Aguero bid is doomed

0 Comments | Daily Mirror, The; London (UK), Nov 6, 2009 | by Guillem Balague

SERGIO AGUERO is one of seven siblings. Schooled on a floor furnace football pitch, he made his debut in the Argentine top flight at 15 and was snapped up by Atletico Madrid at 17.

His parents moved to Spain with him but their modest background left them ill-prepared for their newfound wealth. Their spending sprees set alarm bells ringing at the club and they were advised to return home and leave their son behind to be cared for by relatives.

These were difficult days for the kid who once cried on a live radio show when a call was put through to Mum and Dad back home in Argentina.

Over time, however, he matured, settled and is fulfilling his promise. He looks after himself and is learning what football is all about on and off the pitch