Five world football legends arrive in Thailand, led by Steven Gerrard, Claude Makélélé, Michel Salgado, Quinton Fortune, and Steve McManaman.
"Influos" makes history by bringing five football legends to Thailand for the "Living Legends Football Festival 2026," offering exclusive moments for Thai football fans.
9 May 2026, Bangkok – Influos creates a historic moment for Thai and ASEAN football by partnering with Steve McManaman, a beloved global football legend, to organize the grand "Living Legends Football Festival 2026." This sportainment extravaganza elevates fan experiences to unprecedented levels in Southeast Asia. Transforming UOB LIVE into a stage for five world football icons—Steven Gerrard, Claude Makélélé, Michel Salgado, Quinton Fortune, and Steve McManaman—who fly directly to Thailand to engage closely with fans. The exclusive two-day event on 9–10 May 2026 marks a gathering of global football icons, highlighting the event's grandeur and reaffirming Thailand's role as a genuine regional sportainment hub.
Mr. Thoranin Kiatchai, Managing Director of Influos Co., Ltd., organizer of Living Legends in Thailand, stated, "Over time, Influos has continuously enhanced the experience of Thai football fans by bringing legendary players to Thailand, receiving warm and growing support each time. This year marks a significant leap forward by uniting five global football legends to offer fans a full, close-up experience through diverse activities including Meet & Greet events, experiential engagements, and showcasing players’ lifestyles by touring key Bangkok landmarks and tasting authentic Thai cuisine. This conveys Thailand's unique identity to football fans worldwide, creating not only memorable experiences but also serving as a key mechanism to boost tourism economy through the power of international football fan bases, with football legends as the bridge connecting these experiences."
"We see this event not just as a football occasion but as a sportainment platform that integrates sports, entertainment, and lifestyle under the concept ‘COLOURS OF LIFE,’ reflecting each legend’s story, identity, and inspiration. Their return not only rekindles past memories but also inspires football fans across all generations," Mr. Thoranin added.
The "Living Legends Football Festival 2026" will be grandly held over two full days, 9–10 May 2026. On Saturday, 9 May, the highlight begins with the official press conference at UOB LIVE, 6th floor EMSPHERE, where media will have the chance to interview and interact closely with the five world football legends: Steven Gerrard, Claude Makélélé, Michel Salgado, Quinton Fortune, and Steve McManaman. The afternoon continues with a special 5-a-side football match featuring the legends against famous Thai celebrities such as Pong Nawat, Kong Huayrai, Buakaw Banchamek, Tack Pharanyu, and Gig Danai, blending sports and entertainment perfectly.
Throughout the event, a full range of activities will be offered, including the Legendary Skill Show to revive fans' memories worldwide; Exclusive Matches & Activities featuring games between the legends and the Thai All Stars team, plus sports-related events and exclusive photo zones; the Ultimate Meet & Greet providing close encounters with football heroes; and concluding with a DJ Showcase to fill the atmosphere with nonstop fun.
On Sunday, 10 May 2026, another highlight is the exclusive dinner event “An Evening with Legends” at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel, offering fans the opportunity to dine and enjoy an intimate atmosphere with the five legends, creating a rare and special experience.
This grand event is supported by leading national and global partners including REXONA MEN, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, EA SPORTS FC Mobile, Trip.com, LEO Soda, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, BMN - Bangkok Metro Networks Limited, Plan B, SIXT Thailand, Main Stand, MONOMAX, and UOB LIVE. Their roles are vital in elevating the event to international standards, reflecting strong cross-industry collaboration and reaffirming Thailand’s potential as a regional sportainment event hub.