Known as the “Father of Overseas Football,” Park Ji-sung, who has the nickname “Haebeoji,” was one of the stars created by the 2002 World Cup. In the group stage of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup, he scored a goal against Portugal that secured advancement to the round of 16 and his heartwarming embrace with coach Hiddink remains a memorable scene. ...
Park Ji-sung, who played a prominent role in Korean football for a long time, created various viral moments. One interview from a documentary video became a topic of discussion, and the scene where he performed a walking celebration after scoring a goal against Japan is still vivid in many people’s memories. The “Ah… This Isn’t Manchester United” meme, which gained ...
In football matches, there are special celebrations used to express joy after scoring a goal, and one particularly well-known celebration is Park Ji-sung’s “Walking Celebration” that left a strong impression and is still remembered to this day from the 2010 national team match. “Park Ji-sung’s ‘Walking Celebration’ in 2010” Among Park Ji-sung’s celebrations, one of the most well-known is the ...
As Park Ji-sung, who had been playing for “Manchester United FC,” one of the most prestigious teams in the English Premier League, approached retirement age and his skills declined, he had no choice but to leave Manchester United. At that time, “QPR,” which had just been promoted to the second division, made significant signings of veteran players despite their age, ...
The 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup was a frenzy of excitement. It was the first World Cup held in South Korea, and with the appointment of coach Hiddink, South Korea achieved unexpected success. Initially aiming for just one win, South Korea surpassed expectations by recording 2 wins and 1 draw in the group stage, advancing to the round of 16. In ...