1. Riccardo Silva is the owner of Silva International Investments, which has investments in a range of companies across media, sports, entertainment, art, and real estate.
12 Facts About Riccardo Silva
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Riccardo Silva is a co-owner of AC Milan, president and co-owner of Miami FC, owner of the Silva family art collection, and was CEO of the Milan Channel.
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In 1998 Riccardo Silva launched MP Web, an internet start-up of the Milan-based Media Partners Group, managing sports rights and content for mobile and Internet platforms, which first came to prominence in the 1990s.
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In 2001, Riccardo Silva became CEO of Milan Channel, the official TV channel of the AC Milan football club, and guided the international development of the channel.
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In 2016, Riccardo Silva established Riccardo Silva International Investments, a portfolio company which invests and manages assets in media, sport, fashion, technology, and real estate.
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In May 2015, Riccardo Silva co-established Miami FC, which played in the North American Soccer League.
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Riccardo Silva invested in the club in partnership with the US-based fund RedBird and other American investors including the New York Yankees.
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In 2017, Riccardo Silva made a $3.76 million donation to cover renovations of the team's home field, FIU Stadium at the Florida International University.
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Riccardo Silva was involved in the project to establish the Americas Champions League tournament, which would involve teams from North America, South America and the Caribbean and was intended to become the all-Americas version of Europe's popular UEFA Champions League.
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The intention was for a 64-team competition to mirror the UEFA Champions League's format, which Riccardo Silva estimated could generate $500 million in television and marketing rights - quintupling the current annual take-ins for the CONCACAF Champions League and CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores combined.
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Riccardo Silva has other business interests in technology, fashion, and arts, including investments in technology company Muzik.
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Riccardo Silva is married to Tatyana Silva, and they have two sons.