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ZAGREB – This investigation examines the opaque business model of football agent Andy Bara and his agency, Niagara Sports. Bara is renowned for orchestrating high-profile transfers, including Dani Olmo's moves to RB Leipzig and FC Barcelona. However, his dealings have raised questions about 'bridge transfers', a system banned by FIFA whereby young African talent is funnelled through smaller European clubs, often bypassing the rightful compensation of their training academies.