Thiago Silva, Fluminense’s veteran defender, showcased a heartfelt gesture after the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Brazilian Serie A. Fluminense secured a critical 1-0 victory against Palmeiras on the final day, thanks to Kevin Serna’s first-half goal.
The win ensured Fluminense finished 13th, narrowly escaping the drop to Serie B. Following the match, Silva walked the entire length of the pitch on his knees, a South American ritual of gratitude to God. This act reflected his deep connection to the club, which he rejoined earlier this year after departing Chelsea. Fluminense shared a video of Silva’s emotional tribute, showing him bowing to the ground and waving to the remaining fans in the stadium.
At 40, Silva has expressed pride in his contributions to Chelsea, where he spent four years, and gratitude for returning to his boyhood club. His act of devotion mirrors similar gestures by players like Raphinha, who celebrated Leeds United’s Premier League survival in 2022.<
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Thiago Silva
BrazilThis season he played in total 15 times for 1350 minutes for Serie A.
Thiago Silva didn’t score any goal for Fluminense. He procured no assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 13th in Serie A. In the last match Fluminense won 1-0 against Palmeiras.
Fluminense performance and stats
Fluminense is currently 13th in the Serie A with 46 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 12 times, drew 10 times, and lost 16 times. In its last match, Fluminense won 0-1 against Palmeiras.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 33 goals and conceding 39.
