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. |
| 2023 | Named to AFC Asian Cup All-time XI. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| August 18 2012 | Made his debut for QPR in a 5-0 defeat against Swansea City on the opening day of the season. |
| July 9 2012 | Park Ji-sung transferred to Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee and signed a two-year contract with the club. |
| April 30 2012 | Park played in the crucial Manchester derby, which Manchester United lost 1-0, despite manager Sir Alex Ferguson trusting Park for big games. His performance was criticized by the press, and Manchester City went on to win the Premier League title. |
| February 23 2012 | Park captained Manchester United for the first time in a 2-1 home defeat to Ajax in the UEFA Europa League. Despite the loss, United advanced to the round of 16 with a 3-2 aggregate score. |
| February 5 2012 | Park made his 200th appearance for Manchester United, coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute against Chelsea, becoming the 92nd player in club history to reach this milestone. |
| 2011 | Won FA Community Shield and Premier League with Manchester United. Finished third in AFC Asian Cup and was named AFC Asian Cup Quality Player and MLS All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. |
| 2011 | Park played in the Champions League final against Barcelona, which United lost 3-1. |
| 2011 | During the United States tour, Park scored goals in a 4-1 win against the New England Revolution and a 7-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC. In the MLS All-Star Game, he was named man of the match after scoring a goal on the stroke of half-time. |
| 2011 | Founded the JS Foundation, a charitable organization aimed at supporting football infrastructure and essential life necessities. |
| December 26 2011 | Park scored an early goal in Manchester United's 5-0 home win against Wigan Athletic, and won the penalty that Dimitar Berbatov converted to complete his hat-trick. |
| August 28 2011 | Park scored the sixth goal in Manchester United's 8-2 home win against Arsenal, coming on as a second-half substitute. |
| May 22 2011 | Park scored a goal and set up the second goal for Anderson in the last match of the season against Blackpool. |
| May 8 2011 | Park assisted Javier Hernández's opening goal just 36 seconds into a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea that virtually decided United's league title. |
| April 12 2011 | Park scored the winning goal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against Chelsea, resulting in a 2-1 win. |
| April 2 2011 | Park returned to action after injury, playing 64 minutes in a 4-2 away win over West Ham United. |
| January 31 2011 | Park officially confirmed his retirement from international football to make way for younger players. |
| January 28 2011 | South Korea coach Cho Kwang-rae confirmed Park's retirement from international duty after being left out of the third-place play-off match. |
| January 25 2011 | Park made his 100th international appearance in the semi-final match against Japan, inducing a penalty kick for the opening goal, though South Korea ultimately lost 3-0 in the penalty shoot-out. |
| 2010 | Won FA Community Shield and Premier League with Manchester United. Also won Korean FA Goal of the Year and Korean FA Player of the Year. |
| December 26 2010 | Park travelled to the 2011 AFC Asian Cup tournament in Qatar as squad captain. |
| December 13 2010 | Park scored the only goal in a match against Arsenal with a looping header, marking his fourth goal in seven starts against the team. |
| November 27 2010 | Park scored United's second goal in a 7-1 home victory over Blackburn Rovers. |
| November 6 2010 | Park scored two league goals in a 2-1 home win over Wolves, including a late winner in the 93rd minute. |
| October 26 2010 | Park netted United's second goal in a 3-2 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup. |
| September 22 2010 | Park scored his first goal of the 2010-11 season in a 5-2 away win against Scunthorpe United in the League Cup third round. |
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