I have great respect for David Silva as a player, not as a man

Lazio director Igli Tare has reacted angrily to David Silva's move to Real Sociedad, insisting that although he has "great respect" for the midfielder "as a player" he does not hold him in high regard "as a man".

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 1, 2016: David Silva (R) of City celebrates with his teammates after a goal scored by Ilkay Gundogan (not in the picture) during the UEFA Champions League Group

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