Valencia claimed top spot in Spain's Liga with a 1-0 win over Real Zaragoza.
In January last year, it was awarded two exploration permits in the Gulf of Valencia, Spain.
Before his Red Bull gave way in the last race, he was streets ahead in Valencia.
Next stop, Valencia, the home town of Spanish sculptor, painter and architect Santiago Calatrava.
CNN's Jackie Castillo, Nick Valencia, Jake Carpenter and Justin Lear contributed to this report.
Potential targets include Real Sociedad's Xavi Alonso, Valencia defender Fabian Ayala and Francesco Totti of Roma.
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He was last beaten on his favourite surface by Igor Andreev in Valencia in 2005.
Eduardo Castillo and Christopher Toothaker in Caracas and Vivian Sequera in Valencia contributed to this report.
Atletico Madrid will move into second ahead of Real if they beat Valencia on Sunday.
But it appears highly unlikely the player will be moving soon, unless Valencia decide to sell.
"Silva doesn't want to play in England because he is happy at Valencia, " he said.
The Reds had also been linked with Wigan's Lee Catermole and Valencia's David Silva.
David Villa's 20-yard free-kick took a slight deflection as it defeated Toldo for Valencia's second goal.
He was dismissed in the Copa del Rey against Valencia after receiving two yellow cards.
Ramires tumbled under challenge from Evra while Torres went down as he tangled with Antonio Valencia.
Carter, Jake Carpenter, Brian Carberry, Elwyn Lopez, Nick Valencia and Tina Burnside contributed to this report.
Chairman Dave Whelan promised that Martinez would get funds to spend irrespective of whether Valencia leaves.
Portugal had led 2-1 after Ronaldo and Helder Postiga had overturned Antonio Valencia's second minute strike.
Messi leveled with a penalty six minutes before halftime after Valencia's goalscorer Evar Banega fouled Pedro.
Dutchman Van Persie then connected with an Antonio Valencia cross to make it 2-0.
The first target for F1's protagonists is pre-season testing in Valencia on 1-3 February.
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Roberto Soldado, who had put Valencia ahead, was also quick to praise his fellow Spaniard.
CNN's Susan Candiotti, AnneClaire Stapleton, Barbara Starr, Emily Smith and Nick Valencia contributed to this report.
According to Mr Valencia, the most vulnerable city may be Cucuta, the sixth-largest, with 700, 000 people.
Investors fret that more regions may follow Valencia, which applied for aid on July 20th.
Andalucia, Navarre, Valencia and the Canaries in turn have more extensive powers than some other regions.
I'm starting to realise why he has been so successful at Valencia, with not too much money to spend.
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The tedium of Valencia was followed by the most controversial grand prix for many a season.
Guardiola's team still hold a 29-point lead over third-placed Valencia, who host Real Betis on Sunday.
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