Chanathip Songkrasin flew in to greet fans of Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo on the occasion of the club’s 30th anniversary. Junior teammate Teeraphat Pruethong showcased an assist.
On 6 May 2026, “Messi Jay” Chanathip Songkrasin, captain and midfielder of the Thai national team “War Elephants,” traveled back to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the club “The Owls,” Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, his former team when they competed in Japan’s J-League.
Before the match against AC Nagano Parceiro in the Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100th Vision League Eastern Zone B, Round 15, at Daiwa House Premises Dome in Sapporo, Japan, he greeted the fans and players of Sapporo.
He took a moment to encourage “Pao” Teeraphat Pruethong, his junior teammate from Thailand, who was given playing time as a substitute. Within minutes, Teeraphat made a successful assist, creating a memorable moment for both "Messi Jay" Chanathip Songkrasin and the fans in attendance.