Park Ji-sung Quotes

"All I can do is my best."

"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?"

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

"They are always open to come to South Korea and play, because we never reject North Korean athletes."

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

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

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

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

"I am very happy that I proved Asian players can deal with the high levels of European football."

"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."

"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'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."

"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."

"In Korea, if a player doesn't play well, you would never criticise him, but in European countries fans criticise their own teams; sometimes they boo them off the pitch."

"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."

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

"At Old Trafford, we are not afraid of anyone."

"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."

"It's unbelievable. I never thought I could play for United 200 times."

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

"Some players aren't able to show their ability in Europe, but some players can - I think the most important quality in the successful players is that they are mentally strong."

"If you have luck on your side and are strong mentally, you can succeed in Europe."

"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."

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

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

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

"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."

"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."

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