Park Ji-sung is a former South Korean professional footballer whose football career has been recognized at an international level. He is particularly known for his time with the renowned European club, Manchester United. Park Ji-sung was born in Seoul in 1981 and started playing football at the age of six. During his school years, he demonstrated exceptional talent in football and after graduating high school, he moved to the J1 League, Japan’s main professional football league, to play for Kyoto Purple Sanga. However, his true breakthrough came in 2002 at the FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan. He showcased his exceptional abilities in the tournament, which led to his transfer to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands. His unique playing style, remarkable stamina, and ideal movement were widely acknowledged. These abilities caught the attention of Manchester United and its world-famous manager, Alex Ferguson. In 2005, Park Ji-sung moved to Manchester United, where he played for seven seasons, winning four Premier League titles, three League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League in 2008. He is recognized as the first Asian player to play a major role in a European club, giving hope to Asian footballers. His remarkable career and achievements stand as a testament to the potential of Asian football.

○ Football is my reason for living. If there was no football, I wouldn’t exist. Even if I was born again, I would play football.

○ I always think that 98% of the responsibility falls on me whenever a crisis comes. If I find the problem within myself, I will surely find a clue to escape the crisis.

○ If I had done the same thing as everyone else, I wouldn't have survived. Perfectionism was an inevitable choice for me.

○ I will never kneel, even if I fall.

○ Nothing is impossible. We must believe in ourselves.

○ If it is the result you get after giving your best, you should be able to face and accept reality as it is.

○ To step up one step at a time, you have to get rid of the feeling of defeat.

○ Coincidence simply happens naturally, but luck is something you create for yourself.

○ Instead of being caught up in emotions, we should acknowledge them and try to achieve better results next time.

○ A true sportsman needs the ability to control himself when he receives praise, and a strong heart that is not hurt by criticism.

○ If there had been no challenges, there would have been no greater success.

○ One day, they will all take a break, and if I keep going when they do, the gap will be reduced, even if it’s just a little bit.

○ A strong person is not someone who has never failed, but someone who admits their failure and gets up again.

○ Opportunities come to everyone. But only those who have a great ability to control themselves can bring out those opportunities.

○ We must fight to the end, never giving up, and giving our best in any situation.

○ I wasn't faster than anyone else, and I wasn't bigger or stronger than anyone else.

○ If you live each day to the fullest, it will make the you of tomorrow.

○ Let's pursue our dreams with passion. No sacrifice is too great for that dream.