Thiago’s journey through rejections and depression to success

Thiago stands on a football pitch, focused and determined, as he prepares to take a shot during a semiprofessional match, embodying the resilience he has developed through years of rejection and hardship.

In 2021, after being released from a prominent youth academy, Thiago found himself at a crossroads. The disappointment of being deemed not good enough by several coaches weighed heavily on him, yet he remained committed to improving his skills. His mother, a constant source of support, encouraged him to persevere and promised to stand by … Read more