Jota Silva's assessment of Rafa Silva and the football atmosphere in Turkey
Olympiacos player Jota Silva shed light on misconceptions about his former teammate Rafa Silva and described the passion in Turkish football.
Playing for Olympiacos, Jota Silva evaluated the character of his former Beşiktaş teammate Rafa Silva and stadium atmospheres in Turkey in statements to the Portuguese press.
Misconceptions About Rafa Silva
Jota Silva stated that they established a very good relationship with Rafa Silva at Beşiktaş, emphasizing his sincere personality. He expressed that the cold image created from the outside does not reflect reality.
National Team Decision
Jota Silva shared his thoughts on the matter, stating that he completely respects Rafa Silva's decision to leave the National Team.
Passion of Turkish Fans
Jota Silva exemplified the dedication to football in Turkey by sharing a memory of a fan running to Rafa Silva's car in traffic and begging him to stay.
Stadium Atmospheres in Turkey
Jota Silva drew attention to the intensity of stadium atmospheres in Turkey, stating that the stadiums of Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe are particularly special for football players.