I'm still good enough for Brazil: Gilberto Silva

Johannesburg: Gilberto Silva arrives at his third World Cup trying to prove that he can still be useful for Brazil.

The 33-year-old defensive midfielder is one of Brazil's most experienced players, but remains one of the most criticized by the fans and local media.

Although Gilberto Silva has been important for Brazil recently, many still think the Panathinaikos player is past his prime and should've given way to younger players in Dunga's squad for the June 11-July 11 tournament in South Africa.

Gilberto Silva says the criticism doesn't make him mad: "It actually gives me motivation. The motivation I have now comes from this criticism against me."