Thiago Silva

“I would still be at Milan if it weren't for their financial problems.”

“I've worked with a lot of coaches in my career, but one man stands out, and that's Mr Ancelotti.”

“When you play against important teams, you obviously feel more motivated.”

“I think Mourinho did not have enough respect for us.”

“When you wear that shirt with the five stars on the front you have to respect it.”

“By relying on my experience as a player, I hope to one day perform as a coach.”

“The fear of losing is always there, but you mustn't let that fear dull your desire to win.”

“There is not a day I wake up and do not think of the World Cup.”

“Today, I'm Brazilian, born in Rio de Janeiro, but my second home is Paris. Nobody can change that.”

“If I have to run for Neymar, I will run for Neymar. If have to die for Neymar, I will too.”

“Paulinho provides pace, strength and quality goals in the middle of the park.”

“It always takes some time when you change the technical staff. Sometimes you don't understand what they ask for.”

“Centre-backs with good technique can move the ball forward, even when under pressure.”

“I think that humility is key to succeed and conquer your dreams.”

“Why would I accept to earn less money to play for Barcelona? Why are players the ones supposed to sacrifice themselves?”

“My arrival at Porto wasn't easy and I had some difficulties. I spoke the same language but I felt very lonely. Two months later I caught tuberculosis yet at the time no doctor at Porto knew for sure what was wrong with me. I trained and played with the B team.”

“We have to learn that not everyone deserves our tears. You have to do the right thing even if someone mocks you.”

“Messi is one of the best strikers in the world, one of the very best players.”

“All the great players are welcome in Paris.”

“The players who defend against him make fouls because it's always hard to defend Neymar and take the ball without fouling him.”