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David Silva confirms retirement from football after ACL injury David Silva has confirmed his retirement from football after sustaining an ACL injury in pre-season training with Real Sociedad. The 37-year...
JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suffers knee injury in training Silva had to stop training with Real Sociedad on Wednesday with discomfort in his left knee, and medical tests have revealed an injury to his ACL. He will be evaluated by a special...
Impact Silva will hope for some good news when he gets re-evaluated for this injury next week, because if it turns out to be a serious ACL injury then he could miss a major chunk of the upcoming campaign and at 37 years old it won't be very easy for him to bounce back.
JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season injured Silva (calf) was limited to just 20 minutes of playing time across Sociedad's final four games of the campaign.
Impact Silva only missed a few spurts of the season with injuries in October, February and May, which is about as good as one can expect from him at 37 years old. He's still a very important player for Sociedad as he tallied two goals and five assists in 28 La Liga appearances (25 starts) mostly in attacking midfield, and he'll be returning to the Champions League next season after extending his contract with the club in May.
JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out against Atletico Silva will miss Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid with the calf injury he suffered versus Almeria in midweek, La Real announced Friday.
Impact Silva was rushed back from a knee injury and only lasted 20 minutes in Tuesday's Almeria win before having to come back off with a calf issue. He will not be available to face Atletico Madrid this weekend.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured after 20 minutes Silva (knee) had to sub out of Tuesday's match against Almeria in the 20th minute due to injury.
Impact Silva missed last weekend's match with a knee injury and Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil rolled the dice on him being fit enough to start Tuesday. Silva ultimately lasted less than 20 minutes before having to come back off and was replaced by Brais Mendez, who himself is coming off a groin injury as well.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Tuesday Silva (knee) will feature in the starting XI against Almeria on Tuesday.
Impact Silva is back on the pitch after missing just one match due to his knee problem. In his last five outings (four starts), the attacking midfielder registered one goal on seven shots (four on target), one assist and seven chances created. Barring any setbacks, Silva should remain a fixture in the starting XI heading into the final two matches of the season.
MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In contention to face Almeria Silva (knee) has been called up by Real Sociedad for Tuesday's clash against Almeria.
Impact Silva missed Sunday's win over Barcelona with a knee injury, but he should be an option midweek as Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil told Mundo Deportivo Monday that "It's time to take a risk with Silva now that more days have passed." Alguacil wants to play his best XI possible in an effort to secure a top-four finish in La Liga and Champions League qualification for next season.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out with knee injury Silva will miss the Barcelona clash this weekend with a knee injury, Marca reported Friday.
Impact Silva has a goal and an assist in his last two league appearances, but he will not be available to feature against Barcelona on Saturday. There will be three games left on the schedule for him to try and recover for after the weekend.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw Silva scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Girona.
Impact Silva scored in the 24th minute assisted by Takefusa Kubo. He was responsible for four shots, one key pass and two interceptions. He has a goal and an assist in the last two games. He has played 27 games this season and has two goals and five assists and also averages 1.3 tackles per game.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with Sociedad Silva has signed on for another year with Real Sociedad, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Silva has tallied one goal and five assists across 26 La Liga appearances (23 starts) this season with La Real, which is about on par with his production from the previous two campaigns. The 37-year-old midfielder has now signed on to remain with the club through 2023/24.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists one of two goals Silva had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Real Madrid.
Impact Silva set up Ander Barrenetxea in the 85th minute assisting the second goal of the match. The assist was the fifth in 23 appearances for the midfielder while his three chances created led Sociedad in the match.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists opening goal Silva recorded one assist on six chances created, took two off-target shots and had one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Elche.
Impact Silva put together one of his best performances of the season Sunday, as he recorded his fifth assist of the season. He assisted Takefusa Kubo with a through ball in the 48th minute to take a 1-0 lead. It was one of six chances he created in the match, which sets a new season high for the midfielder. He also took two shots (both off target) and recorded one inaccurate cross on the attack. He put in solid defensive work too, as he won one of two tackles attempted and made two clearances in his 79 minutes of action.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags assist in draw Silva set up the opening goal and created four chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.
Impact Silva got his first assist since returning from injury and has three in total this season. He was the most creative player on the pitch with more key passes than anyone else. The veteran was replaced in the 81st minute and Sociedad will need him at full fitness to help them get back to winning ways.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot off bench Silva subbed into Friday's match against Cadiz in the 61st minute, taking a shot and making an interception in the 0-0 draw.
Impact Silva came off the bench Friday to make his first appearance since January after recovering from a calf injury. He should break back into the starting lineup in attacking midfield once he's back at full fitness.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Friday Silva (calf) is in Sociedad's match day squad for Friday's clash against Cadiz.
Impact Silva has rejoined La Real's squad after missing the last five La Liga games with a calf injury he suffered in January. Takefusa Kubo is starting in attacking midfield against Cadiz but Silva could see some playing time off the bench.
MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up against Cadiz Silva (calf) was called up for Friday's clash with Cadiz.
Impact Silva is in the preliminary squad for Friday's match against Cadiz. The attacking midfielder has missed the past five matches but made a return to training earlier in the week and is now included in the preliminary squad list. Silva will hope to return straight into the midfield and pick up where he left off with three goal contributions in three matches before the injury.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training with team Silva (calf) trained with the first team Tuesday, Sociedad announced.
Impact Silva returned to training Tuesday after missing five straight matches with the calf injury. When fit the midfielder is a guaranteed starter at the heart of the midfield. Before the injury Silva had one goal and two assists in three matches.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out injured on Monday Silva (calf) is not in Real Sociedad's match day squad for Monday's clash against Espanyol.
Impact Silva will miss a third consecutive game Monday since picking up a calf injury in late January. Sociedad has plenty of midfield depth behind him in the form of Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi and Asier Illarramendi, who are all starting against Espanyol, as well as Mikel Merino (hamstring) and Ander Guevara (thigh) who are returning from injuries of their own.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubt with calf injury Silva (calf) is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid, Sociedad announced Thursday.
Impact Silva is a doubt for Sunday's trip to Real Madrid after suffering a calf injury. The attacking midfielder is a core part of the midfield and drives the attack consistently. If Silva is ruled out it would be much harder to trust any part of the Sociedad attack in an already tough match.
JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Second straight assist Silva assisted once to go with two tackles (one won) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Since returning from a thigh injury, Silva has been in consistent form with a goal and two assists in the last five matches. He only had a goal and an assist in the previous 14 games before his injury. The veteran 37-year-old is not ranking up the numbers he used to during his prime, however his current run of games is a good sign that he will continue to be a fiend in the midfield for Real Sociedad.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad wins at Rayo 2-0 to close on top 2 in Spain

Real Sociedad’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano pulled it level with second-placed Real Madrid a week before they face one another
JANUARY 21, 2023 • Associated Press
Records assist against Bilbao Silva took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Athletic Club. He also won three of three tackles in the match.
Impact Silva set up Takefusa Kubo's eventual winner on Saturday for his first assist of the league season and his second goal involvement from midfield in his last two games.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener at Almeria Silva scored a goal on his only shot on target and created one chance in Sunday's 2-0 win at Almeria.
Impact Silva scored the opening goal Sunday, slotting his shot past Fernando Martinez in the 47th minute. It was the 37-year-old's first league goal this season in 14 appearances, but he does have one goal and one assist in three Europa League matches. Silva was subbed off in the 81st minute which is no surprise given he has not played a full 90 minutes this season.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Young Spain squad makes World Cup debut against Costa Rica

A new era is about to start for Spain at the World Cup as a generation of talented young players take center stage in its quest to win a second world title
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

England closes in on finally winning another World Cup

It's been nine years since then-English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke set the national team the bold target of winning the 2022 World Cup
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press
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