Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva wears a conical hat and juggles the ball with Tien Linh

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Gilberto Silva surprised by the enthusiasm of Vietnamese fans

As soon as he arrived in Vietnam, Mr. Gilberto Silva could not hide his surprise and impression of the atmosphere here. When asked about his first impressions, he shared: "This is my first time in Vietnam, and I have to say... it's really hot! But not only is the weather hot, the energy here is much hotter. I can feel the excitement, the passion and it's really special to be a part of this event."

The “heat” that Mr. Silva felt came not only from the temperature but also from the enthusiasm of the fans. In his speech, Mr. Gilberto Silva expressed his honor to be in Vietnam and thanked them for the warm welcome. He emphasized that it is always a pleasure to return to Asia, where the passion for football and development through sport is truly inspiring.

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Silva recalls his childhood in Brazil: "As a child in Brazil, I didn't have much, but I had football. And through football, I learned discipline, teamwork and determination. I believe that every child deserves the same opportunity to learn, to fall, to get up and to grow, no matter where they are in the world . Together, we want to encourage parents to let their children play freely, explore and grow through experiences that truly shape them."

After the inspirational speech, the MC invited striker Nguyen Tien Linh and "juggling wizard" Do Kim Phuc to the stage to interact with Gilberto Silva. Before witnessing the interesting interaction between the three, the MC asked about Tien Linh and Do Kim Phuc's special memories or impressions when mentioning Gilberto Silva and Arsenal football club.

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Tien Linh, striker of the Vietnamese national team, shared: "Actually, since I was a child, I have been very fond of the Premier League and often watched Arsenal's matches. Among them, Gilberto Silva is the name that made me extremely impressed - calm, intelligent playing style and always silently dominating the midfield. For me, meeting him today is like achieving my childhood dream." Tien Linh's sharing touched the emotions of many fans, especially those who grew up with Arsenal's classic matches.

As for Do Kim Phuc, his passion for juggling and the Arsenal team led him to his current career. He said: "When I was a kid, I loved juggling and Arsenal. I once watched a video in which Gilberto Silva looked like a 'steel wall' in the middle of the field and fascinated me. That was one of the first inspirations that made me truly love football." Kim Phuc's sincere sharing shows the great influence of Gilberto Silva not only in professional football but also in inspiring many people.

At the event, all three showed off their juggling skills and Tien Linh won the competition when Gilberto Silva and Do Kim Phuc let the ball touch the ground first. The Arsenal legend humorously said that he felt tired, probably due to the hot weather and the busy travel schedule. It is known that Gilberto Silva only had about 2 days in Vietnam. Gilberto Silva's quick visit left many deep impressions, not only with his football performances but also with the meaningful message about passion and maturity through each experience.