Tales, Tears & Trophies

“Milan – it was a CRAZY time!!” – Ruud Gullit with Mikael Silvestre

Ruud Gullit and Mikael Silvestre discuss Ruud’s rock star profile in Milan, learning from Johan Cruyff and meeting Nelson Mandela.

“I felt I was the best midfielder in the UNIVERSE!!” – Marcel Desailly with Mikael Silvestre

Marcel Desailly and Mikael Silvestre discuss the glory years in Milan, the shadow of drugs in sport and the tragic death of Seth, Marcel’s brother.

“The Liverpool players HATED the rondo!!” – Luis Garcia with Mikael Silvestre

Luis Garcia and Mikael Silvestre talk Gerrard, Alonso and the benefits of being 2-footed.

“It was like managing with one arm behind your back!” – Glenn Hoddle with Mikael Silvestre

Glenn Hoddle tells Mikael Silvestre about managing Gazza, how Arsene Wenger impacted his career, and playing in the same team as his dad.

“I slept with my Liverpool contract!” – Jason McAteer with Mikael Silvestre

Jason McAteer tells Mikael Silvestre about feeling invincible on the football pitch, and the dark places that retirement took him to.