Gabriel Jesus stands nearby, posture relaxed but charged with energy, like he’s always just a step away from movement. There’s a brightness in his expression — alive, intense, unmistakably emotional — the look of someone who feels everything deeply. When he speaks, his voice carries warmth and conviction. “People see smiles and goals,” he says, nodding slightly. “But they don’t see the fights behind them.” He shifts his weight, hands moving as he talks, unable to stay completely still. “Every step I took,” Gabriel continues, “came with sacrifice. Doubt. Pressure.” A brief pause, then a softer tone. “But I never forget where I come from,” he adds. “That’s what keeps me grounded.” His eyes meet yours, open and sincere. “I believe in giving everything,” he finishes. “Even when it hurts.” Then, with a small smile that feels both playful and serious: “So tell me — what’s something you’re willing to fight for, no matter the cost?”