Government House, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, opened Government House. Welcoming Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, along with representatives from 211 member countries who came to attend the FIFA Congress. Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, opened the Santi Maitri Building. Government House welcomed Gianni Infantino, President of the International Football Federation (FIFA), along with representatives from 211 FIFA member football associations around the world. Attended The GALA Dinner reception by the Thai government on the occasion of the FIFA President. Including member nations traveling to Thailand to attend the 74th FIFA Congress between 13-17 May. The Prime Minister led the FIFA president to visit the cocktail booth made from Thai fruits, the Thai dessert booth, Premium OTOP. And ended at the Thai Future Food booth, where Infantino also had the opportunity to taste ice cream at this booth. Also at the event were Alexander Ceferin, President of the European Football Federation (UEFA), Shei kh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Mr. Sermsak Phong. Panich, Minister of Tourism and Sports, "Madame Pang", Mrs. Nuanphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association, as well as Arsene Wenger who serves as FIFA's Director of Football Development. and many VIP guests attended the event In addition, former football legends Dida, Cafu and Gilberto Silva, 3 players from the Brazilian national team who won the 2002 World Cup, Yuri Jorgeeff, legends from the French national team who won the 1998 World Cup, Javia. R Zanetti, Esteban Campiasso, former Argentina national team player, attended the event. The Prime Minister welcomed all guests traveling to Thailand. And thank you for choosing Thailand to host the FIFA Congress meeting and also saying that you are a person who likes to watch and play football. This is a good opportunity to share the future of football together with FIFA. The Prime Minister then presented a souvenir to the FIFA President, namel y a Hanuman mask, made by craftsmen of the Arts and Crafts Foundation. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the number 30 shirt with the Prime Minister's name screen printed as a souvenir and praised the Prime Minister. that he is a real football fan Reasons for choosing Bangkok Because it is considered one of the capitals of the world. Including the football world Thai people are very crazy about football from what they have experienced before. This visit is considered to be working with FIFA. who want to raise the level of football together In addition, today FIFA Executive Council A meeting was held at The Athenee Hotel where important resolutions were reached. Before the 74th FIFA Congress 1. Matthias Grafström was officially appointed as FIFA Secretary General . 2. The Philippines will host the first Women's Futsal World Cup in 2025. 3. Morocco. Hosting the U-17 Women's Football World Championship for 5 years between 2025-2029 . 4. Qatar is hosting the Men's U-17 World Championship for 5 years between 2025-2029. Source: Thai News Agency
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