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And in the quarter-final match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ against Al Hilal in the early morning of July 5, Silva not only played football, but also led. Not with loud shouting, but with calmness, courage and a head that has experienced all the peaks of European football.
For Fluminense, the Club World Cup is not just a prestigious tournament, but also a chance to prove their class against the rest of the world . But to go far in that arena, they need more than a cohesive squad - they need a leader who knows how to say the right thing at the right time. And that is Thiago Silva.
The match against Al Hilal was in a precarious position with Fluminense leading 1-1. There were only 15 minutes left. In the stifling heat of Orlando, the match was suspended for a cooling break. Without hesitation, Silva gathered the whole team together like a real coach, talking briefly but full of strategy. Those adjustments did not come from emotion, but from the experience of a center back who had captained PSG, facing hundreds of the world's top strikers.
Immediately after that mini-meeting, Fluminense scored a second goal. Hercules scored, but that goal was marked by Silva - who reorganized the game to preserve the advantage, before putting his team ahead. The final score was 2-1, and the Brazilian representatives qualified for the semi-finals.
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Silva's presence not only brings stability, but also serves as a morale booster for the team. It was not the first time he showed his tactical prowess against Al Hilal. Previously, against Inter Milan, the former Chelsea star had done the same: adjusting the team's distance, reminding the positions to press at the right time, and keeping the midfield stable.
However, what makes people respect Silva is not only his tactics or expertise. It is also the way he quietly wears a black armband on his arm to commemorate Diogo Jota - the Portuguese player who recently passed away in a traffic accident. A simple, quiet action, but fully reflects his personality: devoted to his profession, devoted to his colleagues.
The image recalls the moment coach Renato Gaucho wore a shirt in tribute to Maradona in 2020. In both cases, football is more than just a game - it is also a bond between people who share the same passion, even though they may never have met.
Thiago Silva, at 40, is no longer the fastest player, no longer the physical center-back with the extraordinary cover. But he is the one who understands the game best, knows when to drop deep, when to call out to his teammates. He does not simply play - he leads, commands and inspires.
In Fluminense's quest for global glory, Silva is the flag bearer. A flag that does not wave in the wind, but stands firm in the storms of battle. A player whose mere presence reassures teammates and makes opponents wary.
And as the Club World Cup reaches its final stages, Fluminense can hope. Because they still have a leader who doesn't need to shout, but everyone listens. Thiago Silva - 40 years old, still fighting.
Source: https://znews.vn/thiago-silva-lai-khien-tat-ca-ngo-ngang-post1566189.html
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