Park Ji-sung's hoping the third occasion will give good luck (third time lucky) for him. Park hopes to reach at strengthening Manchester United in the Champions League final against Barcelona.Park chasing the record as the first Asian player who lifted the Champions League trophy. It became the third opportunity for the South Korean midfielder.
"I have to make Koreans proud. That means I have to win and performed very well. I do not just want to be the only Asian player who has appeared in the Champions League final,''said Park told AP.
Park failed to appear in the final of 2008 when Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties. Park next year appear in the final, but Chelsea lost to Barcelona.
After winning four Premier League trophy, energetic midfielder is trying to reach the Champions League trophy at Wembley Stadium, London, May 28, 2011. Moreover, it seems Park is no longer a career because it was 30 years old.
Support Asian Fans
Park will have extra motivation in this final fight. Especially after he received support from fanatical fans in Korea in the form of parcel post very much. Park also compete with striker Wayne Rooney in the number of receive congratulations from fans.
"They sent me a lot, from food to shoes,''said Park." They also had sent me money, just reminded that I always remember back home. I had left home almost 12 years. "
"Actually, I do not want to be famous. Because I was playing at Manchester United, I get more attention. Although many Asian players are also playing in Europe and the Premier League."
Park proves hiring him in 2005 from PSV Eindhoven is not a marketing strategy MU. He is now an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's troops.
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