If his election to the FIFA Council was not unprecedented enough, India's Praful Patel Saturday also addressed the delegation for the 29th Asian Football Confederation congress on behalf of its president.
After becoming the first Indian to be inducted into the prestigious FIFA Council, Patel addressed delegates on behalf of the AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, who was mourning the demise of his mother.
"I am extremely honoured at the level of support and trust that you have invested in me to lead the Asian football family again in the next four years," Patel said on behalf of Shaikh Salman.
"I am sure that with your continued support and solidarity, we can all take Asian football to even greater heights.
"And to all those elected for the various roles FIFA Council, AFC Vice President, Female representatives and AFC Executive Committee congratulations."
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