A biography for Park Ji-sunghasn’t been written yet.
“My priority is what the manager wants me to do.”
“Football can make things different, and football can make change around the world. I hope football can do something for Korea.”
“Early goals make us more confident and energetic for the rest of the game.”
“I love playing for United and have lots of good memories from my time here.”
“It would be honour for me to keep playing for Manchester United.”
“I've had fans coming up to me and speaking Chinese or Japanese. It's not a case of mistaken nationality. I just don't think they realise that we don't all speak the same language.”
“It's not an easy game at Goodison Park - it's always difficult there.”
“It was a very difficult decision to leave United.”
“When I made up my mind for Manchester, I felt I had betrayed Hiddink. I knew he wanted me to go to Chelsea, so I found it difficult.”
“The best coaches have strong charisma to motivate the whole team while managing the relationship with the media, which can be tense.”
“The AFC Asian Cup is the most important and biggest competition in Asia, and we should do our best to win it.”
“Always the Premier League has several clubs fighting for the title.”
“I wanted to show that Asian players could make it in Europe. But it was far more important for me just to become a better player. That is why I came to Europe from Asia.”
“I do not think of myself as a standard bearer for Asian players. I just try to work hard for myself.”
“The biggest thing for Asian players to remember is the football style is different in Europe - as is the culture - so they have to accept that. Mentally, they need to be ready and very strong.”
“I have a lot of good memories, especially the days when I have lifted trophies. They are great feelings. That is why Manchester United players want to lift trophies again and again.”
“To mark Pirlo was not easy.”
“If you have luck on your side and are strong mentally, you can succeed in Europe.”
“I don't like to be famous.”
“Europe is leading the world in the sport of football. I want to utilize my experience from Europe to support the development of football in Asian countries.”