The bind that holds: Brazil’s Thiago Silva (centre) celebrating with teammates after scoring the first goal in the Group E match against Serbia at the Spartak Stadium on June 27. — AP
KAZAN: Four years after Brazil’s humiliation at their home World Cup, Thiago Silva is back to his best in Russia, a country where his then-burgeoning career was almost tragically cut short years ago.
The 33-year-old Brazil centerback – who is nicknamed “O Monstro” for his exceptional physical abilities – is probably playing in his final World Cup, and he has been enjoying a perfect tournament so far.
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