It was last July that he said, “The foundation of Korean soccer is shaking,” pointing out the problem of the appointment process of national team coach Hong Myung-bo. Park Ji-sung once again said, “It’s been four months, but nothing has changed.”
Reporter Hong Ji-yong is here.
[Park Jisung/Former national soccer team: Well, nothing has changed in this situation]
Park Ji-sung, who said in July that the Korea Football Association should make a decision to restore trust, made a determined statement today (8th).
[Park Ji-sung/Former national soccer team: (The Korea Football Association) has lost trust to many people.]
He also mentioned that he watched the parliamentary audit of the Football Association in England.
He added that he was able to sympathize with the fans’ disappointment and criticism as he watched the process.
[Park Ji-sung/Former national soccer team: I could feel why so many people are angry and don’t understand]
He added that he respects FIFA’s principle that “sports should be free from politics,” but that the articles of incorporation should not be a “shield” to prevent changes in the Korea Football Association.
At the same time, he expressed his opinion on the direction the Korea Football Association should move forward and what kind of leadership is needed. 스포츠토토
[Park Ji-sung/Former national soccer team: The important thing is that we need someone who can do it well and lead it honestly]
When asked if he would come forward to reform Korean soccer, he answered that he would look at anything that would help him in the future.
[Park Ji-sung/Former national soccer team: I don’t know what role I can play or how. If there is anything that helps me from my experiences abroad, I think I will be able to do it.]