Thiago Silva, captain of Fluminense and a revered figure in football, led his team to the semifinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, where they faced his former club Chelsea. Silva, who has won over 30 titles including the UEFA Champions League in the 2020/2021 season and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, was previously suspended in 2014 and missed a similar opportunity. His leadership has been praised as timeless, inspiring Fluminense's aspirations for the Club World Cup title. After Chelsea defeated Fluminense in the semifinal, the club honored Silva by gifting him a Chelsea shirt, a gesture warmly received by both players and fans. Chelsea player Trevoh Chalobah notably wore the Fluminense captain's armband during the match, showing respect and admiration for Silva's legendary status.