Son Heung-min in his prime vs. Park Ji-sung in his prime, what will be the choice for the ‘Son Park Battle’ with Wolkeul GK Neuer?... “Both of them are sensational, I want to bring them all” [On-site Q&A]

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Park Ji-sung (Korean: 박지성; pronounced [pak̚.t͈ɕi.sʌŋ]; born 30 March 1981) is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the South Korean capital of Seoul, Park is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful Asian players in football history, having won 19 trophies in his career. He is the first Asian footballer to win the UEFA Champions League, play in a UEFA Champions League final, and win the FIFA Club World Cup. Park was able to play anywhere across the midfield and was noted for his exceptional fitness level, discipline, work ethic and off-the-ball movement. His remarkable endurance levels earned him the nickname "Three-Lung" Park. Park began his football career in his native South Korea and played for the Myongji University team before moving to Japan to play for Kyoto Purple Sanga. Park then followed his national team manager Guus Hiddink to the Netherlands to play for PSV Eindhoven. He won two Eredivisie titles, a KNVB Cup, and a Johan Cruyff Shield in Eindhoven before his talents were recognised by Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson as PSV reached the semi-finals of the 2004–05 UEFA Champions League. Park signed for Manchester United for a fee of around £4 million in July 2005, and in his time at United won 11 trophies, including four Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup. He moved to Queens Park Rangers in 2012 after seven years with Manchester United. However, an injury-interrupted season with QPR, combined with the club's relegation, led to Park rejoining PSV on loan for the 2013–14 season, following which he retired due to a knee injury. As a member of the South Korea national team, Park won 100 caps and scored 13 goals. He was a member of the team that finished fourth at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and also represented his nation at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. At the World Cup, he was named man of the match four times, the most of any Asian player, and is currently South Korea's joint all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with three goals alongside Ahn Jung-hwan and Son Heung-min, having scored in three consecutive tournaments.
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"Lacks the Qualities": Park Ji-sung's Self-Assessment After Being Mentioned as the Next Football Association President
Park Ji-sung Dismisses Kim Jong-kuk as Football Association President on 'You Quiz'
Park Ji-sung bluntly says Kim Jong-kook would have a hard time serving as KFA president without pay on 'You Quiz'
Seo Gang-il skips Korea football hearing after insulting Park Ji-sung, fans demand resignation
Park Ji-sung Addresses Football Association President Rumors on 'You Quiz on the Block'
"Apology for offensive remarks and call for resignation": Soccer fans enraged, Jeonbuk Football Association website flooded with posts criticizing Seo Gang-il (Chairman) for insults directed at Park Ji
Park Ji-sung-led reform committee pushes election overhaul while Lee Chun-soo urges staff reshuffle
'Such a condescending boss' Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo told, "What do you know?" with a barrage of insults: "Is this the face of Korean football..."
Jeonbuk Football Association chief Seo faces backlash after insulting Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo
Seo Gang-il defends Chung Mong-gyu and attacks Park Ji-sung-led reform commission
Regional soccer chiefs defend pardons and attack Park Ji-sung, threaten K-soccer reform
Park Ji-sung, the father of overseas soccer, declared his absence from the Korea Football Associatio..
Park Ji-seong, the soccer association greetings... “No story to be firm”
PARK JI-SUNG K-AXIS INNOVATION COMMITTEE “REVISED THE ELECTION REGULATION WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE MEETING VENUE”
LEE YEONG-BUL 'K INNOVATION AWARD' CHAIRS, CRIMINAL MEETING OF THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION..
Park Ji-sung says innovation commission will advise reform, not intervene politically
‘MOON JI SUNG·YEUNG-MIN SETUP’ K-SOLUTION INNOVATION AWARD... “RESPECTIVE AND PRACTICE”
Park Ji-sung steps into influential new role after South Korea’s World Cup collapse
Culture Minister Chae Launches K-Football Innovation Committee with Park Ji-sung, Lee Young
Breaking: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Launches K-Football Innovation Committee with Chae Hwi-young, Park Ji-sung as Co
K-Football Innovation Committee to launch Monday with Park Ji-sung, Lee Young-pyo, Park Joo
Park Ji-seong “I’m going to play the game”... “The most evil drowsiness” I’m waiting for you
'Were they even trying to win?': Football legend Park Ji-sung berates team after dismal World Cup result
Park Ji-sung Blasts South Korea's Loss to South Africa: "Why Put So Many Players Back When You're Losing?"
Park Ji-sung blasts KFA as South Korea warned against repeating 2014 World Cup failures