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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Remembering the most elegant player to play for Manchester City
At the end of the 24/25 season arguably the greatest player to ever play for Manchester City departed the club. Kevin De Bruyne left City before eventually signing for Napoli. De Bruyne's legacy has long been established at the Etihad. His feats have established him as one of the best players to ever play for the club. But sitting alongside De Bruyne as Manchester City's greatest player of the modern era would be David Silva. The Spanish international forged an incredible legacy at the club. He helped lay the groundwork for Manchester City to become the club they are today. With his elegance, exceptional technical ability and his remarkable trait to find space when there was none David Silva established himself as one of the best players to play for City and in the Premier League. Advertisement David Silva made the game look easy at Manchester City. In his 10 years at the club, David Silva made 436 appearances for Manchester City. He scored 77 goals and added 136 assists in those matches. The Spanish international was a model of consistency and brilliance during his time at the club. But that only tells part of the story of David Silva's legacy at City. With his exceptional technical ability, ability to play in the pockets and tight spaces, and his ability to dictate an entire game, David Silva was a player who made the game look ridiculously easy. Whether that was with a drop of his shoulders or a defence-splitting pass. It was a familiar sight to see David Silva leave his opponents helpless as he glided past them or took out an entire opposition defence with a perfectly weighted pass. Although David Silva wasn't a prolific goal scorer he did have the ability to score wonderful goals. His goal against Blackpool, which was his first Premier League goal, showed off all of that wizardry in David Silva's game. It was a special goal and set the scene for what lay ahead for the next decade. Summary. Perhaps David Silva's legacy at Manchester City is that he was one of the players who helped establish City as the dominant force in English football. He arrived at the club from Valencia in 2010. Alongside Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, Yaya Toure and Joe Hart, he helped establish City as a powerhouse of the English game. He also established himself as one of the greatest players in Premier League history. Advertisement When a list of Manchester City's greatest ever players is drawn up David Silva sits right at the top of it. He earned that status after a decade of brilliant performances for the club. On this day 15 years ago he arrived at City. By the time David Silva left he left a legacy at Manchester City that will never be forgotten.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Being at City changed my life' - 15 years since Silva signing
It is 15 years to the day since Manchester City signed 24-year-old David Silva from Valencia for £24m in began a trophy-laden decade in Manchester, where Silva won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups, making 436 appearances and scoring 77 goals. Two of his four Premier League titles were won in back-to-back seasons under Pep Guardiola in 2018 and 2019, and the great Spanish manager labelled Silva, external "one of the greats, not only in Spanish football but in European football as well". However, Silva's impact at City began well before Guardiola's arrival. The footballing sea change from red to blue in Manchester was ignited by the Abu Dhabi-backed takeover in 2008, and realised by the famous 6-1 win at Old Trafford in October ran the match, scoring and providing an exquisite assist for Edin ended a 35-year wait for a major trophy just a few months early by winning the FA Cup - after defeating United in the semi-final - City went on to win their first Premier League title that season, on goal difference over their neighbours. Silva was also part of the Spain squads that won the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in 2008 and 2012. He represented his country 125 times, scoring 35 goals. Former team-mate Carlos Tevez described him as "the best signing we have made, external", while Frank Lampard - who played alongside him in the 2014-15 season - said: "I'd put him right in the top bracket of the best players I've played with - he could play in any team in the world."A statue of Silva was unveiled outside Etihad Stadium in 2021, a year after he returned to Spain with Real Sociedad. City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak called him, "a transformational player, a quiet leader who has acted quietly and deliberately and inspired everyone around him."On seeing the statue, Silva added: "Being at City changed my life. I'm proud of what we did together and I feel emotional that it has been recognised like this."
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘World's greatest stadium' which was left abandoned for 16 years finally gets opening date as club secure £275m funding
A STADIUM dubbed the 'world's greatest' has finally got an opening date after being left abandoned for 16 years. 6 Valencia have secured £275million of funding to build the Nou Mestalla Credit: Valencia CF 6 The incredible stadium has even been given a completion date Credit: YouTube It was meant to open in time for the 2009/10 LaLiga season as the club, then a national powerhouse, looked to take advantage of global stars including David Silva, Juan Mata and David Villa. However, The club also failed to find a buy for their old Mestalla stadium, which holds 50,000 seats and continues to serve as their home to this day. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL And even a £90m bank loan was denied to Valencia's owners at the time, thwarting their stadium plans altogether. It saw But now, Valencia have announced they've secured funding worth £275m which will finally see construction completed. The club are aiming to kick things off at the Nou Mestalla in 2027 and are confident it will greatly increase revenue streams, thereby returning Valencia to their rightful place in the LaLiga title race. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS And the Nou Mestalla could now be included as one of the host stadiums when Spain, Portugal and Morocco hold the World Cup in 2030. Work restarts on 'world's greatest football stadium' that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreed 6 The Nou Mestalla had previously been abandoned for 16 years Credit: Getty 6 Building work stopped when Valencia racked up huge debts Credit: Getty Images - Getty Valencia president Kiat Lim beamed: 'This marks a historic milestone for Valencia. Securing this landmark financing gives us the green light to deliver a Nou Mestalla — a world-class stadium that will power the Club's growth for generations. 'It is the clearest expression of our long-term commitment to Valencia, and a reflection of the trust and confidence the Club now commands in global financial markets. 'With this agreement, we are building more than a stadium — we are building the future of Valencia.' 6 The Nou Mestalla had originally been billed to open in 2009 Credit: Getty 6 It could now host a World Cup match in 2030 Credit: YouTube
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
‘World's greatest stadium' which was left abandoned for 16 years finally gets opening date as club secure £275m funding
A STADIUM dubbed the 'world's greatest' has finally got an opening date after being left abandoned for 16 years. Valencia's Nou Mestalla is no longer a dream after the Spaniards secured £275million of founding the finally complete the construction of their long-awaited arena. 6 6 Boasting over 70,000 seats, the Nou Mestalla has been billed by Valencia as a 'global benchmark for modern stadium developments.' It was meant to open in time for the 2009/10 LaLiga season as the club, then a national powerhouse, looked to take advantage of global stars including David Silva, Juan Mata and David Villa. However, Valencia ran into financial difficulties in 2008 as they racked up staggering debts of £350m. The club also failed to find a buy for their old Mestalla stadium, which holds 50,000 seats and continues to serve as their home to this day. And even a £90m bank loan was denied to Valencia's owners at the time, thwarting their stadium plans altogether. It saw building work on the Nou Mestalla put on ice, with the ground being left to rot for the past 16 years. But now, Valencia have announced they've secured funding worth £275m which will finally see construction completed. The club are aiming to kick things off at the Nou Mestalla in 2027 and are confident it will greatly increase revenue streams, thereby returning Valencia to their rightful place in the LaLiga title race. According to a press release, the arena will also transform the local community by turning the stadium into a 'year-round entertainment venue.' And the Nou Mestalla could now be included as one of the host stadiums when Spain, Portugal and Morocco hold the World Cup in 2030. Work restarts on 'world's greatest football stadium' that had been abandoned for 16 years as £250m revamp is agreed 6 6 Valencia president Kiat Lim beamed: 'This marks a historic milestone for Valencia. Securing this landmark financing gives us the green light to deliver a Nou Mestalla — a world-class stadium that will power the Club's growth for generations. 'It is the clearest expression of our long-term commitment to Valencia, and a reflection of the trust and confidence the Club now commands in global financial markets. 'With this agreement, we are building more than a stadium — we are building the future of Valencia.' 6 6
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
What It Means To Be 'AI-Ready'
David William Silva is CEO at DataHubz, with the mission of providing organizations with AI-powered data management. "AI-ready" is a term that is increasingly appearing in boardroom discussions, strategic plans and marketing materials. Many technology providers are presenting their solutions as "AI-ready," and business leaders are adopting the term with enthusiasm. A rising chorus echoes through corporate halls: "We need to make sure we are AI-ready." But what does it really mean? Is it just a new buzzword, or is there a clear path behind it? It seems worth exploring what being AI-ready truly entails, why so many organizations are searching for it and how to take meaningful steps toward achieving it. The motivation is simple: AI brings real, tangible benefits to businesses of all sizes. Among other benefits, companies that thoughtfully integrate AI technologies are seeing major boosts in efficiency, competitiveness and innovation. It starts from the top. After having already transformed the retail industry, Amazon uses AI to optimize its supply chain and personalize product recommendations, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and operational savings. In healthcare, AI models assist in early disease detection, improving outcomes and reducing costs. From small businesses to academia and government, AI is being used for combating chronic stress, early disease detection and skin cancer self-exams. It's no exaggeration to say that the possibilities are endless, so it's no wonder leaders are racing to join the AI train. Standardization of emerging technologies is strongly motivated by the adoption factor. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what AI can generally do for businesses of all sizes, across many industries. Here are the key general advantages: • Automation: AI excels at automating routine, repetitive, well-defined tasks such as invoice processing, scheduling or handling standard customer support queries. These processes often require human effort but little decision-making complexity. Automating them can free up time, reduce errors and boost productivity. Example: In the logistics industry, machine learning models and optical character recognition (OCR) are used to classify and extract data from documents such as bills and invoices, transforming what was once a slow, manual process into a rapid, automatic one. • Intelligence: AI can identify patterns, classify data and extract insights from large datasets far beyond human capability. It's particularly useful in areas like predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and summarizing unstructured data like emails or documents. Example: In the clothing industry, AI is being used to supercharge data analytics for predicting consumer trends. Through the analysis of extensive data from purchases, web browsing, retail partner sales and loyalty programs across dozens of countries and thousands of distribution points, Levi's employs machine learning algorithms to gain insights into purchasing behaviors, leading to gains in customer insights and a 15% increase in sales. • Interaction: AI enables new forms of interaction through natural language processing, chatbots, voice assistants and generative AI. These interfaces can streamline communication, provide instant responses and even create new content. Example: Consulting firms are using AI to provide digital agents capable of autonomously performing tasks like financial management and tax compliance. These AI agents aim to increase productivity and reduce costs by automating routine tasks, thereby transforming business operations. In the face of such transformative technology with lasting implications, the desire to be AI-ready makes sense. But here's the reality: Many organizations aren't actually in a position to benefit from AI (yet). Some companies lack structured databases. Others operate with disconnected systems and manual processes. There's no central data strategy, no integration and no clear visibility into operations. In these cases, AI adoption may not just be ineffective; it may also create more confusion. Being AI-ready doesn't mean just plugging in an AI tool. It means having the foundations and the environment that allow AI to work the best way possible: In short, one organization must first 'put the house in order' before installing the AI engine for the sake of benefiting from AI without extra overhead and a heavy dose of confusion. The good news is that becoming AI-ready is perfectly doable and accessible to organizations of all sizes. Here are some essential steps toward becoming AI-ready: Ironically, AI itself can support the journey toward AI readiness. Tools like intelligent document processing, process mining and low-code automation platforms can help identify inefficiencies, manipulation and unstructured data, guiding organizations step-by-step into the digital future. AI readiness is not about chasing a trend or buying the flashiest new tools; it's about building the right foundation, including having clean data, integrated systems, clear processes and a mindset open to change. Organizations that take this approach will not only be prepared for AI, but they will also be competitively positioned in this new era of business. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
