Quotes from Park Ji-sung

Against Japan and any Asian teams, we've had good results, so I would say that history proves we are the best Asian team.

I need to improve my finishing. I need more goals.

There's no truth at all that I would leave United - I want to stay here, and I have no reason to leave. I would like to stay here for life, of course - why not? It's the best club in the world.

The best coaches have strong charisma to motivate the whole team while managing the relationship with the media, which can be tense.

All the Asian people respect me and watch me. But I don't want people to think of me as an Asian player. I am just a football player.

My father went to catch wild frogs. I was skinny and weak, and my father heard their juice would give me size and strength. It tasted very, very bad... but I had to drink it because I wanted to be a footballer, and everyone said I needed to be bigger and stronger.

I watched Hiddink and Ferguson at close quarters, and I realized that I am not a coach.

When I go home, it is quite difficult. Being at Manchester United means it is a huge thing, and when I walk down the street, most people recognize me.

Of my own career, I have many happy memories, but perhaps it - the 2010/11 season, where United broke the record for number of title wins - was the best. I was very satisfied with my performance that year.

I've had fans coming up to me and speaking Chinese or Japanese. It's not a case of mistaken nationality. I just don't think they realise that we don't all speak the same language.

We have a long history with Japan. When South Korea play against Japan, the fans tell us that if we lose, they are going to throw the players into the sea.

Many Asian players have seen they can play in Europe at a high level.

The best goal I have scored for the national team would be during the 2002 World Cup against Portugal. It was my first World Cup and my first goal in the World Cup. It was like a dream, and that's why it was so memorable.

My first goal is the World Cup, and then my second goal is to win the Asian Cup.

Always the Premier League has several clubs fighting for the title.

I don't want fame or to make money by appearing on TV, but I would not mind appearing on TV if it is related to what I am doing for football.

When I was with PSV Eindhoven in Holland, some people still thought Asian players weren't good enough to play in Europe. It's always good to rise to the challenge and prove them wrong. When I first came to United, I had to prove my ability again.

It would be honour for me to keep playing for Manchester United.

I am not worried about playing in front of a big crowd.

The happiest moment was when I just played with a ball as a boy, carefree, without worrying about anything.

My reputation has increased, not just in Korea but across the continent.

It doesn't matter how I'm asked to play, or if the football is good or bad: I like football when I'm on the pitch, not when I'm on the sidelines.

After Sir Alex Ferguson, it's been a difficult time for Man United, but actually, many people know that after Sir Alex Ferguson, it would be difficult for Man United.

It was funny because on the day that I joined the club, the newspaper that broke the news was one that people don't always trust or believe. Then, when I signed, and there were pictures of me and Sir Alex Ferguson, people believed it.