Park Ji-sung retires South Korean Park Ji-sung announced his retirement from soccer on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a career that took him to the 2002 World Cup semifinals and saw him become the first Asian to play in a Uefa Champions League final. Parks industry, energy and work ethic made him a favourite of Alex Ferguson during his time at Manchester United and his performances in England and with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven helped raise the profile of Korean soccer around the world. The 33-year-old, who called time on his international career after the 2011 Asian Cup, said he could not continue to play at the highest level because of knee issues but added that he was leaving the game without any regrets. I didnt cry about it yesterday, and Im not crying about it today, that means Im leaving with no regrets, he told a news conference at the Park Ji-sung Football Centre in Suwon, where he has a street named after him. I enjoyed playing football. I have achieved more than I have thought I would. Im truly grateful for all the support I have received and I will live the rest of my life thinking how I can pay it back.
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 07:15:02 +0000
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