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Bernardo Silva - The Football Interview

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Dec 13, 2025
In this engaging dialogue, Bernardo Silva, a standout midfielder for Manchester City and the Portugal national team, opens up about his football journey, from the Benfica academy to his dazzling career at Manchester City. He shares insights on Pep Guardiola's coaching style and how it molds the team. Bernardo reflects on the highs of Champions League glory and the lows of painful defeats. Discussing his family's role in his life, he also reveals his dream of winning the World Cup—a prize that eludes him to this day.
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ANECDOTE

Formative Journey From Benfica To City

  • Bernardo describes 12 years at Benfica shaping him from age seven to 19 and giving him top coaches and facilities.
  • He credits Monaco for launching him to a higher level and Manchester City for exceeding his wildest dreams with trophies.
INSIGHT

Pep's Long-Term Influence

  • Bernardo says Pep has been a massive influence and he is the player with the most games under Pep.
  • He highlights learning from different club legends who taught varied lessons across his career.
ANECDOTE

Matches He Would Relive

  • Bernardo would relive the Champions League final but also recalls the dramatic Tottenham quarter-final as a memorable match.
  • He values both pinnacle wins and high-intensity defeats as key career moments.
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