"To be up there with Haaland, competing for the top scorer spot alongside him -- a player of his calibre, a goal-scoring machine -- I think that gives me even more motivation to represent my country."
"The work I'm putting in is being noticed by people. To be able to represent our country by playing in one of the toughest competitions in the world, and to be putting in the performances and achieving the results is something that fills me with pride."
"With such a huge squad, I think you have to have these numbers to be able to represent our country."
Igor Thiago, a Brentford forward, has scored 19 league goals this season, trailing Manchester City's Erling Haaland by three. Thiago's performance has earned him a spot in Brazil's squad for upcoming friendlies. He expresses that competing with Haaland enhances his motivation to represent Brazil. Thiago joined Brentford in 2024 and signed a contract extension until 2031. He feels pride in his achievements and aims to secure a place in the World Cup squad, as coach Ancelotti evaluates player selections ahead of the final roster announcement.
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