Thiago Silva flies back to Brazil after tragic death of his mother, Angela Maria da Silva, shares emotional tribute online

Football star Thiago Silva shared heartbreaking news with fans on Sunday. The former Chelsea FC captain revealed that his mother, Angela Maria da Silva, has passed away. Silva, now 41, flew back to Brazil to attend the funeral and be with his family during the difficult moment. Soon after the ceremony, the Brazilian defender posted an emotional message on social media along with photos of himself and his mother. Some pictures showed them smiling together in old family moments. Others appeared to show relatives and friends gathering to mourn her loss.

In the post, Silva shared just how much his mother meant to him. His words were simple but deeply emotional.

He wrote,
“Rest in peace, my mother!
I will miss you so much.
Watch over us from above.
I will love you forever my crown.”

According to The Sun, many of Silva’s former teammates quickly sent messages of support after seeing the tribute. The football world also reacted with sympathy, as fans and players offered their condolences to the veteran defender and his family.

Chelsea legend Thiago Silva receives support after emotional message about mother Angela Maria da Silva

After the emotional post from Thiago Silva, several players who have shared the pitch with him sent messages of support. Among them were Brazilian winger Willian, midfielder Felipe Melo, and former Paris teammate Marco Verratti. Current Chelsea captain Reece James also joined others in offering kind words during the difficult time.

During his four years at Chelsea FC, Silva established himself as one of the club's most valuable leaders. The veteran defender provided the team with steady performances and effective leadership throughout his time at Stamford Bridge. Silva had established himself as a successful player in European football before he joined Chelsea in 2020. He played for AC Milan before he became an important player for Paris Saint-Germain.

Silva achieved legend status with the Brazil national football team after he earned more than 100 international caps throughout his playing career. He joined Fluminense FC in 2024 after leaving Chelsea because it marked the beginning of his professional career.

Following the sad family news, football fans across the world have continued to send messages of love and support to the veteran defender. For Silva, the loss of his mother is clearly very personal. His message made it clear how deeply he loved and respected her.

Even as one of football’s most experienced players, moments like this remind fans that athletes face the same pain and family loss as everyone else.





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