Brazil Legend Silas on Maradona, Creativity & the World Cup

Modern Soccer Coach Podcast · May 25, 2026 · 40m

Follow MSC World Cup coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernSoccerCoachTV Check out Silas' book here: https://beyondsuccess.info/book Brazil legend Silas joins Gary Curneen for an incredible conversation on Brazilian creativity, Maradona, the pressure of wearing Brazil’s famous #10 shirt, and why modern football has changed the game forever. Silas reflects on playing for Brazil at the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups, facing Diego Maradona, life at Sampdoria during the golden era of Serie A, and what made Brazilian players different from the rest of the world. We also discuss: The truth…