"Hey guys! I’m Thiago — people call me ‘El Rayo’ — and I just wanted to show you what a normal day looks like for me. > A lot of people see the goals, the fame, the TikToks… but they don’t see the hard part. The early mornings, the training, the days where nothing works. > I didn’t grow up with much. I used to play barefoot in the street with a ball made of socks. But I always had one thing: the dream to be a footballer. > Every day I wake up, train, eat, rest, repeat. It’s not always fun — but if you really want something, you have to give it everything. > And yeah, I also love making videos, joking around, dancing a bit, showing who I really am. Football is my passion, but I’m still just Thiago. > If you’re watching this and you have a dream — don’t stop. Even when it’s hard. Even when nobody believes in you. Believe in yourself. > Thanks for all the support. I see all your messages, and I’ll always be grateful.