By relying on my experience as a player, I hope to one day perform as a coach. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
The fear of losing is always there, but you mustn't let that fear dull your desire to win. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
If I have to run for Neymar, I will run for Neymar. If have to die for Neymar, I will too. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I must continue to work hard to help my teammates. Competition always exists in football. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
When you play against important teams, you obviously feel more motivated. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
The Brazilian press doesn't allow us to forget the World Cup in 1950, when we lost the final in a full Maracana. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
It's not really important whether we play beautiful football. It will be good if we play attacking football and score a lot… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
When I joined AC Milan I didn't play for six months. But I was training under a great coach in Carlo Ancelotti.… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I am not a mercenary. Milan was my home. They made a good deal, though. They signed me for 10 million euros… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I have been a Barca fan since I was a child and followed them since they had Romario, Rivaldo and Ronaldo. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
If we become world champions it may open the door to the Fifa Ballon d'Or, although I think it would be difficult.… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
It's tough for us to fight against those who have the microphone. We try and respond on the pitch, playing as well… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
We are professional footballers. How to cope with the pressure is one of the things we have to learn. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
It's difficult to mark Ronaldo. I think he has a lot of qualities. He has all the abilities a striker can possesses.… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
When you are accustomed to winning, when you are used to winning, then afterwards you tend not to have the same level… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
During a training session, Ibra made a mess of five consecutive passes and no-one told him anything. When I made a mess… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
Centre-backs usually get criticised for clearing the ball long, but it's easier doing this than risking a pass. If you lose the… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
It was a difficult decision to say no twice to Barcelona. It was never a secret that I have admired them since… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
If you are captain of a great team like Paris St-Germain there are lots of players like Zlatan, players who are known… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I started off as a right-winger, but my coaches pushed me further and further back. So much so that I ended up… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
My arrival at Porto wasn't easy and I had some difficulties. I spoke the same language but I felt very lonely. Two… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
At the beginning of every summer it is said that I'll move to Barcelona. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
Even for great players, things don't go well at certain clubs and that's normal. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
It was Milan who proved they wanted me and they did everything to get me. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
Winning the World Cup is what we have to do with Brazil. Every day that is what is in my head. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I've worked with a lot of coaches in my career, but one man stands out, and that's Mr Ancelotti. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
For me, Messi is the greatest player in history, the greatest player I've ever seen. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
Messi is one of the best of all, but I'm sure Neymar will get to that level. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
To me, Messi, Neymar and Suarez are among the three best players in the world. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
To me, Messi, Neymar and Suarez are among the three best players in the world. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
I remember I'd be playing in the streets with friends, sometimes barefooted. I'd come home with sore feet, but wanting to do the same… — Thiago Silva Copy Share
We are professional footballers. How to cope with the pressure is one of the things we have to learn. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
When I do not play, I cannot ascend to the top level and, if I am only at 90 per cent, I cannot help… — Thiago Silva Copy Share
I am very proud to look back and see all that I've been through, without forgetting my identity and always staying humble. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
If you are captain of a great team like Paris St-Germain there are lots of players like Zlatan, players who are known by everybody.… — Thiago Silva Copy Share
The fear of losing is always there, but you mustn't let that fear dull your desire to win. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
My mother taught me to be honest no matter what situation takes place in my life, to be honest and to stay humble. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
Ibrahimovic is a very intelligent player and there are very few strikers like him in world football. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
It always takes some time when you change the technical staff. Sometimes you don't understand what they ask for. — Thiago Silva Copy Share
