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Steven Gerrard visits Rajadamnern, trains Muay Thai with Buakaw

Football legend Steven Gerrard and fellow ex-pros visited Bangkok's iconic Rajadamnern Stadium, where Muay Thai champion Buakaw taught them basic techniques and traditional rituals during their Thailand trip.

13 May Khaosod

BANGKOK — Football legends including Steven Gerrard, Steve McManaman, Michel Salgado, Claude Makelele and Quinton Fortune visited Rajadamnern Stadium to experience Muay Thai culture during their trip to Thailand.

The former football stars travelled to Bangkok for the Living Legends Football Festival held on 9-10 May before making a stop at Rajadamnern Stadium, widely regarded as one of Thailand's most iconic Muay Thai venues.

They were welcomed by Muay Thai superstar Buakaw Banchamek and Rajadamnern Stadium champion Daniel Rodriguez, who guided the group through the stadium's history and exchanged souvenirs with the visitors.

Buakaw and Daniel also introduced the football legends to basic Muay Thai techniques and the traditional wai kru ritual during a special training session.

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