Silva International Investments

08/07/2020

Silva International Investments has today announced the formation of a new digital company called WE DO Digital Solutions Ltd which will deliver a range of web, digital and technology services to businesses across the worlds of sport and entertainment.

Based in London’s Mayfair, WE DO will be led by a highly experienced team of designers, developers and IT analysts who will bring their technical expertise to provide technology-based creative solutions to clients. The company will provide website support, front-end development, and architecture and technology integration of third-party platforms and APIs. Services will also include end-to-end digital design and wireframing for websites, as well as social media and search engine marketing services.

WE DO will provide services to Silva International Investments’ portfolio of assets including SportBusiness, Select Model Management, Globe Soccer and Miami FC, as well as new clients across the globe. Commenting on the announcement, partner of WE DO Digital Solutions Marco Auletta said: “With the business world becoming increasingly digitally focused, we are making significant investments in digital and technological expertise. The businesses within the Silva International portfolio rely heavily on digital services and, with the creation of WE DO in London, we can offer expert solutions focusing in particular on the sport and entertainment markets, which are markets we know very well.”

For more information please visit www.wedodigitalsolutions.com

05/02/2020

Riccardo Silva meets with Mayor of Miami Francis X. Suarez.

12/12/2019

The Miami FC has announced that it will be playing in the 2020 USL Championship (Division 2), having acquired the franchise rights of Ottawa Fury FC. The club will play all home matches at the 20,000 capacity Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, Florida, commencing March 2020.

The Miami FC has been highly successful in recent years, winning 9 trophies and establishing itself at the heart of the Miami soccer community. Having recently launched The Miami FC Youth Soccer Academy this past year, the club remains committed to growing the game at both the professional and youth levels in Miami.

“We could not be more excited to join the USL Championship in 2020, playing regular professional soccer in the heart of Miami at Riccardo Silva Stadium” said The Miami FC President and General Manager Paul Dalglish.

“The decision to join USL gives us two key things. First, it gives us a stable platform to further expand our academy program and community work, meaning accessible, inclusive and fun family events that bring all of Miami’s soccer communities together. Second, it means we’ll be playing 17 home games at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, providing a fantastic experience for the army of loyal fans that have stood by us. We can’t wait to get started and begin the campaign to our add to our trophy haul”.

24/10/2019

Our owner Riccardo Silva alongside our CEO, Marco Auletta and Roberto Dalmiglio, CEO of SportBusiness at Sportel Monaco 2019

24/09/2019

06/08/2019

Our owner Riccardo Silva celebrates The Miami FC's 8th trophy in only 4 years of history of the club

05/08/2019

The Miami FC won its second successive NPSL National Championship on Saturday night at Mitchel Athletic Complex with a 3-1 victory over the New York Cosmos. Two first-half goals from Dylan Mares gave the Orange and Blue a lead they never relinquished. A late Shawn Chin strike then ensured The Miami FC won its eighth trophy in just four years

It was the sixth trophy Miami FC has won in two seasons under Coach Paul Dalglish. “I couldn’t be more proud of the boys taking the last step of the NPSL journey in winning this title again. It’s an honour to be the coach of such an outstanding team.”

Mares, who was named Man of the Match for the second successive year in the NPSL National Championship game, scored both his first-half goals after quick changes of possession. On the first goal, Mares played a quick one-two with Miguel González and slotted a shot home from inside the area. On his second goal, Mares took advantage of Tomás Granitto, winning the ball just outside the Cosmos area and then playing him into space.

“It’s hard to win something once, but to win it twice is unbelievable. We worked so hard to win this title again and tonight’s game was very difficult, against the best team we played all year,” Mares said.

Miami FC’s 2-1 halftime lead was almost doubled immediately after halftime when Lloyd Sam hit the post on a well-placed shot that beat Cosmos goalkeeper Paul Blanchette. The Cosmos had several chances to equalize but Miami FC Goalkeeper Mark Pais made several clutch saves.

In second-half stoppage time with the Cosmos pushing forward, Shawn Chin beat Blanchette who was well off his line from 40 yards out. Moments later the final whistle blew and Miami FC was confirmed as the first back-to-back National Championship winners in NPSL history.

The continued on-field success, adding further honours to the club’s impressive haul follows the announcement of the launch of The Miami FC Youth Soccer Academy. Amidst off-field uncertainty with the Club navigating a complex landscape, this latest victory will be celebrated as part of The Miami FC’s commitment to providing opportunities to play and watch great soccer to the Miami community.

https://www.silvainternational.com/2019/08/05/the-miami-fc-claims-2019-npsl-national-championship/

29/07/2019

The Miami FC pulls out 4-1 victory over Cleveland SC and advances to NPSL National Final. The final will take place this Saturday, August 3rd in New York

The Miami FC hosted an NPSL national semifinal at FIU Soccer Stadium on Saturday night and came out victorious by beating Cleveland SC 4-1. Miami will now take on New York Cosmos B in the National…

03/07/2019

We are proud to become the owners of a Top 5 global agency as Select merges with MP Management.

Select Model Management goes global, merging with MP Management

Silva International Investments on behalf of Select Model Management (Select) today announces that Select will pursue a major global expansion drive through an integration with MP Management, the world’s fastest growing network of model and talent agencies. The combined agency now becomes one of the world’s top-5 agencies in revenue terms and will represent many of the world’s most established models. Silva International Investments is the majority shareholder of the combined agency.

Founded in 1977, Select is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious and innovative agencies in the UK. Its team in London has an exclusive client list of the world’s leading lifestyle brands and manages the careers of the UK’s biggest, brightest and most successful male and female models and artists, including David Gandy, Tasha Tilberg, Agyness Deyn, Jess Hart, Oliver Cheshire, Sam Rollinson, Irina Shayk, Eliza Cummings, Hana Cross, Devon Aoki, Pixie Lott and Anne-Marie.

Select now becomes fully integrated with MP Management Group, the world’s fastest growing network of model and talent agencies, which represents some of the world’s most established models including Amanda Murphy, Marjan Jonkman, Shanelle Nyasiase, Arthur Gosse and Bar Rafaeli. Following its establishment in 2008 in Milan, in 2014 MP Management acquired a second agency in Miami, then a third agency, Major Paris, was acquired in 2015. Under the ownership of Silva International Investments, the Group in 2017 then acquired Elite Stockholm and in the same year it established a strategic partnership with Modellink in Gothenburg. This was followed in 2018 with the acquisition of the Factor Chosen Group, which brought into the network agencies in Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta. With the acquisition of Select, the network now expands to London, meaning the Group now spans 8 agencies across two continents.

Marco Auletta, Chief Executive Office of Silva International Investments, which owns the combined agency said about the news: “Select merging with MP Management to become a Top 5 global agency business is a fantastic development, and we will continue to invest in the growth of the network.”

The combined agency will be led by Matteo Puglisi, CEO, with the close support of Select founders Chrissie Castagnetti and Tandy Anderson who will continue to run the London agency. Select will continue to maintain excellent professional working relationships with its existing partner agencies, including in the New York market.

About Silva International Investments

Silva International Investments is an investment company which manages assets across multiple sectors including media, sport, entertainment, fashion, technology and real estate.

About Select Model Management

Founded in 1977, Select Model Management is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious and innovative agencies in the UK. Select’s team in London has an exclusive client list of the world’s leading lifestyle brands and manages the careers of the UK’s biggest, brightest and most successful male and female models and artists. Select’s Men’s Division has dominated the men’s market, with its New Faces team debuting the careers of first-rate talent such as David Gandy, Oliver Cheshire, Jamie Dornan, and Ben Allen. Equally, Select’s Women’s board has helped kick-start the modelling careers of Sienna Miller, Agyness Deyn, Stella Tennant, Pixie Geldof, Jess Hart, Eliza Cummings, Sam Rollinson, Pixie Lott, Anne-Marie, among many others. The agency also represents breakthrough singers Connie Constance and Kara Marni.

About MP Management

Founded in 2008 in Milan, MP Management launched as a boutique agency, representing premium fashion models and talent – soon becoming one of the industry’s fastest growing model management networks. Following investment from Silva International, MP Management embarked on an aggressive growth plan between 2014-2017 by acquiring Mega Model Management Miami, Major Paris and Elite Stockholm. In 2018 MP Management announced the acquisition of Factor Chosen Model Management, gaining offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta.

https://www.silvainternational.com/2019/07/03/select-model-management-goes-global-merging-with-mp-management/