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Former Manchester City star David Silva announces his retirement after suffering an ACL injury in pre-season training with Real Sociedad

Former Manchester City star David Silva has announced his retirement from football after he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season training.

The Real Sociedad midfielder posted a message on social media with the caption 'Thank you very much football' to confirm the end of his career.

‘Today is a sad day for me,' Silva said.

‘Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to.

‘Today it is time to say goodbye to my colleagues, who are like a family to me. I will miss you very much.