Thiago Mendes, the Vasco da Gama midfielder, has revealed that he was not born a fan of the club. In an interview with Globo Esporte Futebol, he stated, "I wasn't born a Vasco fan, I'm not a product of Vasco. But this crowd made me a Vasco fan." He expressed his gratitude to the fans, his teammates, and the club's management for their support. Mendes hopes to win a title with Vasco da Gama to bring joy to the fans, who have been waiting for a long time for the club to win a championship. Globo Esporte Futebol reported that Vasco da Gama is currently competing in the semifinals of the Copa Sul-Americana and the Copa do Brasil.