Merci is "Thank you" in French. French or German is spoken in Switzerland.
Today we visited FIFA headquarters office in Zurich without appointment.
FIFA statnds for Federation International de Football Association.
FIFA now includes over 200 member countries and regions.
We have visited many football associations world-widely such as Uzbekistan, South African, South Korean. But this is the first for European.
So, this time FIFA will be a big issue, I think.
ＦIFA headquarters also know as "FIFA House" is located beside a zoo, which is 10 minutes away from the center of Zurich by tram.
The sign leads you to FIFA.
On the way to the FIFA House, I saw this one.
FIFA street !
Walking about 100m on this street, you'll see the entrance of FIFA House.
FIFA House !
It is verdant.
An fantasy art work in the beautifully kempt garden.
On the way to the entrance of FIFA house, the pathway was made up from stones, some of which has a name of the membership of FIFA on it.
Alphabetical order, not FIFA ranked.
Surprisingly, there was a regular size soccer field by the building !
Turf ground.
Additionally, there was beach soccer place behind the soccer field!
The small goal in the distance is futsal field.
By the way, did you know the goal is so big.
I guess it is as same size as ones for kids.
At last, we came to the entrance.
Definitely, we are the first to stand in front of the FIFA logo,
wearing Japanese national team's jersey.
One of my friends, who visited here 10 years ago, said, "There was a museum inside and I got some souvenirs for free."
Then, we got into the building and talked to a receptionist.
She said, "There was a museum in the past FIFA House. But we've moved to a new building and we don't have it now."
Shocked.
But, her next line saved my ass.
She goes, "There is a shop and you can get some items there. Also some trophies are displayed. Feel free to go around every facilities. Of course, taking photos is permitted."
How exciting !
We've got it before our national team do this.
They gave us FIFA monthly.
I remember the design on the balls.
Turning the pages, I saw this one.
It's an article about 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding.
I think the people in the middle of the picture are the representatives of JFA (Japan Football Association). I hope the comp is in our country again. Good luck.
All of the scenes are edited as movie below.
Have a look at it !
I am very happy to get these items, though I couldn't see the museum.
Normally, they never distribute them except to children. I appreciate that.
Finally, have a look at Atushi wearing T shirt, on which the official character ZAKUMI is printed.
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