Aum Theerathon closely imitates Michael Olise's Pitch Check gesture.
On 17 April 2026, Sasalak Haiprakhon posted a clip of “Aum” Theerathon Bunmathan walking around Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sport City in Saudi Arabia, mimicking Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich attacker who has recently gone viral on social media. Fans responded enthusiastically, giving Theerathon nicknames like "Michael Bunmathan Olise," "Aum Lise," and "Ori-Aum."
Michael Olise’s Pitch Check is winning fans worldwide because it’s unique; he spends only a few seconds touching the grass rather than walking the entire pitch like other footballers. Despite the brief inspection, Olise’s outstanding performance has earned praise, with many saying he plays as if he owns the field.
Buriram United, Thailand’s sole representative, is scheduled to compete in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 quarterfinals against Shabab Al Ahli on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 23:15 Thailand time.