Sala's agent reveals text message exchange prior to tragic plane journey

The Argentine has been missing since contact was lost with his plane on Monday, with police officially calling off the search at the weekend

The agent of Emiliano Sala has revealed an exchange of text messages with the Argentine striker prior to the tragic disappearance of the new Cardiff City signing.

A light aircraft that had taken off from Nantes carrying Sala and pilot David Ibbotson went missing over the English Channel on Monday evening, prompting a massive search of the area.

The former Nantes striker's disappearance provoked a wave of support on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, with footballing figures from Argentina, Europe and across the world sending tributes and pleading for…