Top 60 Park Ji-sung Quotes

A lot of the South Korean players are very interested in the Premier League. They ask questions about what life there is like, so I try to give them answers.

I don’t know why I performed well against Arsenal, but probably we prepared well, and it could be their football style as well.

I try to help the team to win, and my role is to run a lot and bring energy to the side. It’s my job, so I have to do it.

The AFC Asian Cup is the most important and biggest competition in Asia, and we should do our best to win it.

North Korea and South Korea speak the same language, and actually, we are the same country.

After Sir Alex Ferguson, it’s been a difficult time for Man United, but actually, many people know that after Sir Alex Ferguson, it would be difficult for Man United.

The best coaches have strong charisma to motivate the whole team while managing the relationship with the media, which can be tense.

It was funny because on the day that I joined the club, the newspaper that broke the news was one that people don’t always trust or believe. Then, when I signed, and there were pictures of me and Sir Alex Ferguson, people believed it.

I want to show the world how good Korean players are by playing well in the top flight.

It always feels good to score goals against big teams.

I do not think of myself as a standard bearer for Asian players. I just try to work hard for myself.

We need more of our players to follow the trend and move to Europe, which is the biggest stage in world football, but we’re not doing that, and that makes it difficult for us to compete with other countries.

As Europe is more advanced in football administration, I would like to learn more there.

Asian fans chase me and shout; it is different in England.

It would be honour for me to keep playing for Manchester United.

Against Japan and any Asian teams, we’ve had good results, so I would say that history proves we are the best Asian team.

We have a long history with Japan. When South Korea play against Japan, the fans tell us that if we lose, they are going to throw the players into the sea.

Football can make things different, and football can make change around the world. I hope football can do something for Korea.

The manager wants to show his tactics, and if I do them perfectly, he’ll pick me.

I don’t want fame or to make money by appearing on TV, but I would not mind appearing on TV if it is related to what I am doing for football.

There’s no truth at all that I would leave United – I want to stay here, and I have no reason to leave. I would like to stay here for life, of course – why not? It’s the best club in the world.

Early goals make us more confident and energetic for the rest of the game.

Although the Premier League is tough because players have good physiques and can switch swiftly in offense and defense, it can be overcome after adapting to the league for a few months.

Many Asian players have seen they can play in Europe at a high level.

All the Asian people respect me and watch me. But I don’t want people to think of me as an Asian player. I am just a football player.

My reputation has increased, not just in Korea but across the continent.

My priority is what the manager wants me to do.

There is no question that Korean footballers have the ability to play in Europe. The real challenge is whether they will be able to adapt to western culture.

I have to stop rushing things. I have to be composed in my mind and slow things down. I think that will make me a better finisher.

When I go home, it is quite difficult. Being at Manchester United means it is a huge thing, and when I walk down the street, most people recognize me.

I have enjoyed every minute of my time at United.

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’m looking forward to playing my part in keeping United at the top of the game.

I don’t like rehabilitating myself. It is one of the things I dislike.

All I can do is my best.

I thought the sports law sector would be boring, but it was unexpectedly interesting.

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.

There aren’t many Asian players in Europe or the Premier League, so that’s more attention for me.

Lee Chung-yong has been playing well and trying hard at Bolton and has grown in confidence. His improvement is valuable for the national team.

My first goal is the World Cup, and then my second goal is to win the Asian Cup.

Asian culture is that people are quite excited about the players.

Mentally, you have to be strong, particularly in away games at the places where the fans are very passionate.

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.

Sometimes I miss playing football, but it’s a past thing now.

When I am in Korea, I can’t walk down the streets. But I don’t want to be famous or popular; I just want to be a good player.

Always the Premier League has several clubs fighting for the title.

If it is possible I want to finish my career at Manchester United.

I study the other players in training, particularly the forwards, and I look at how they are scoring goals. What do they do when they finish a chance?

To become a good coach, it is important to be equipped with tactics and strategy. But first of all, you need to have strong leadership.

I am not worried about playing in front of a big crowd.

In Korea, if a player makes a mistake, the other players don’t like to point it out. Rather, they try to embrace it; they take the attitude, ‘Let’s do better next time.’ But in the West, if you do something wrong, another player will make a point of saying something, and you will have to fix it immediately.

The happiest moment was when I just played with a ball as a boy, carefree, without worrying about anything.

At Old Trafford, we are not afraid of anyone.

Once I became more famous, I was proud that people in Asia started to look towards me.

The best goal I have scored for the national team would be during the 2002 World Cup against Portugal. It was my first World Cup and my first goal in the World Cup. It was like a dream, and that’s why it was so memorable.

It’s not an easy game at Goodison Park – it’s always difficult there.

I love playing for United and have lots of good memories from my time here.

It was a very difficult decision to leave United.

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.

Managers now don’t just use 11 players; they have to care about all the squad of 25 or more players.