Park Ji-sung
South Korean footballer
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| October 20 2024 | Participated in the Nexon Icons Match, an exhibition game with legendary footballers, coming off the bench to score a penalty kick in the 85th minute. |
| October 20 2024 | Participated in the Nexon Icons Match, an exhibition game with legendary footballers, coming off the bench to score a penalty kick in the 85th minute. |
| 2023 | Named to AFC Asian Cup All-time XI. |
| 2023 | Named to AFC Asian Cup All-time XI. |
| September 2022 | Became technical director at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. |
| September 2022 | Became technical director at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. |
| 2021 | Included in IFFHS Asian Men's Team of All Time. |
| 2021 | Sir Alex Ferguson appeared in a promotional video for the Amazon Prime documentary 'Never Give In', reflecting on a tactical decision involving Park during the 2011 Champions League final against Barcelona, acknowledging not using Park to man-mark Lionel Messi was a potential mistake. |
| 2021 | Included in IFFHS Asian Men's Team of All Time. |
| 2021 | Sir Alex Ferguson appeared in a promotional video for the Amazon Prime documentary 'Never Give In', reflecting on a tactical decision involving Park during the 2011 Champions League final against Barcelona, acknowledging not using Park to man-mark Lionel Messi was a potential mistake. |
| December 2021 | Rejoined Queens Park Rangers, coaching the under-16 team under technical director Chris Ramsey. |
| December 2021 | Rejoined Queens Park Rangers, coaching the under-16 team under technical director Chris Ramsey. |
| January 19 2021 | Joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as an advisor for player selection, nurturing, scouting, and training. Simultaneously announced resignation as Manchester United's ambassador. |
| January 19 2021 | Joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as an advisor for player selection, nurturing, scouting, and training. Simultaneously announced resignation as Manchester United's ambassador. |
| 2020 | Park participated in an anti-racism campaign for a South Korean YouTube channel, addressing the controversial chant associated with him and prompting criticism from South Korean fans about his previous tolerance of the racist lyrics. |
| 2020 | Named AFC Best Player of All Time at the FIFA World Cup and AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup. |
| 2020 | Named AFC Best Player of All Time at the FIFA World Cup and AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup. |
| 2020 | Park participated in an anti-racism campaign for a South Korean YouTube channel, addressing the controversial chant associated with him and prompting criticism from South Korean fans about his previous tolerance of the racist lyrics. |
| May 2020 | Former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney publicly praised Park Ji-sung, highlighting his crucial role in the team's success between 2006-2009 and emphasizing his importance to the team's collective performance. |
| May 2020 | Former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney publicly praised Park Ji-sung, highlighting his crucial role in the team's success between 2006-2009 and emphasizing his importance to the team's collective performance. |
| June 2018 | Became a football commentator for Seoul Broadcasting System, commenting on South Korea's matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. |
| June 2018 | Became a football commentator for Seoul Broadcasting System, commenting on South Korea's matches at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. |
| January 12 2018 | Park Ji-sung experienced a tragic personal loss when both his mother Jang Myung-ja and grandmother Kim Mae-shim passed away on the same day. |
| January 12 2018 | Park Ji-sung experienced a tragic personal loss when both his mother Jang Myung-ja and grandmother Kim Mae-shim passed away on the same day. |
| July 2017 | Graduated from the FIFA Master course. |
| July 2017 | Graduated from the FIFA Master course. |
| 2016 | Selected to participate in the 17th edition of The FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport to further his sports administration ambitions. |
| 2016 | Selected to participate in the 17th edition of The FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport to further his sports administration ambitions. |
| 2015 | Began hosting an annual youth football tournament between South Korea and guest youth teams to support the development of Korean youth players. |
| 2015 | Began hosting an annual youth football tournament between South Korea and guest youth teams to support the development of Korean youth players. |
| October 5 2014 | Announced as a global ambassador for Manchester United. |
| October 5 2014 | Announced as a global ambassador for Manchester United. |
| July 27 2014 | Park Ji-sung married former television reporter Kim Min-ji in South Korea, announcing his wedding during his retirement press conference. |
| July 27 2014 | Park Ji-sung married former television reporter Kim Min-ji in South Korea, announcing his wedding during his retirement press conference. |
| July 25 2014 | Participated in the K League All-Star Game, where he was named Most Valuable Player and scored a goal. |
| July 25 2014 | Participated in the K League All-Star Game, where he was named Most Valuable Player and scored a goal. |
| May 14 2014 | Announced his retirement from professional football due to knee issues, reflecting on a career he felt exceeded his expectations. |
| May 14 2014 | Announced his retirement from professional football due to knee issues, reflecting on a career he felt exceeded his expectations. |
| January 2014 | National team manager Hong Myung-bo attempted to persuade Park to return for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but Park rejected the offer due to knee problems. |
| January 2014 | National team manager Hong Myung-bo attempted to persuade Park to return for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, but Park rejected the offer due to knee problems. |
| 2013 | Park Ji-sung published his autobiography 'I Think, Therefore I Play', which was referenced by Andrea Pirlo discussing Park's exceptional defensive capabilities and unique playing style. |
| 2013 | Park Ji-sung published his autobiography 'I Think, Therefore I Play', which was referenced by Andrea Pirlo discussing Park's exceptional defensive capabilities and unique playing style. |
| September 22 2013 | Led PSV to a 4-0 victory against Ajax, scoring one goal and providing two assists. |
| September 22 2013 | Led PSV to a 4-0 victory against Ajax, scoring one goal and providing two assists. |
| August 24 2013 | Scored his first goal after returning to PSV in a match against Heracles Almelo, tying the game at 86 minutes. |
| August 24 2013 | Scored his first goal after returning to PSV in a match against Heracles Almelo, tying the game at 86 minutes. |
| August 8 2013 | Rejoined PSV Eindhoven on loan for the 2013-14 season. |
| August 8 2013 | Rejoined PSV Eindhoven on loan for the 2013-14 season. |
| 2012 | Appeared on the SBS variety show Running Man for three episodes during the Asian Dream Cup charity event. |
| 2012 | Appeared on the SBS variety show Running Man for three episodes during the Asian Dream Cup charity event. |
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