Some sectors of European football have cast criticism in the direction of the FIFA Club World Cup. It’s expansion has rightfully resurfaced challenges to a bursting football calendar. Europe’s

Chelsea legend Thiago Silva, who returned to Fluminense this summer after four remarkable years in London, was recognised in heartfelt fashion by his former club following the Club World Cup semi-final clash.

Thiago Silva discusses his sadness at Fluminense’s semi-final loss to Chelsea and immense pride at their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

Former Chelsea star Thiago Silva labelled Joao Pedro as “special” after the Blues beat Fluminense on Tuesday to make the Club World Cup final.Pedro scored two superb goals in the 2-0 win and

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After returning to his beloved Fluminense and helping save them from relegation in December, a 40-year-old Thiago Silva walked the length of the pitch on his knees in an act of gratitude.On Tuesday, Silva will lead the Brazilian team into a Club World Cup semi-final against his former side Chelsea.

Thiago Silva anchors the defense and keeps everything ticking over for his boyhood club Fluminense. It will be a special day for Silva, who played a key role in Chelsea’s Champions League win which qualified them for this Club World Cup. Fluminense play a 3-5-2 system and look to get the ball wide, whip in crosses and are very good on the break.

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