Park likely to quit internationals
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December 26, 2010, Sunday
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SOUTH Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung is considering retiring from international football after the Asian Cup next month.
The 29-year-old Manchester United player has been balancing commitments to clubs in Europe and South Korea for almost eight years. Before joining United in 2005, Park spent two seasons at PSV Eindhoven.
Asked about retiring, Park said: "For now I can't say anything. Maybe after the Asian Cup I will."
Park will join South Korea as it tries to win the Asian Cup for the first time since 1960 after United plays Sunderland today.
His four English Premier League goals this season - including the winner against Arsenal two weeks ago - have helped to lift United to the top of the standings.
"I totally believe we will still be No. 1 when I come back," Park said. "Playing for the national team is an honor but I am going to miss several games, so it is quite disappointing.
"But Manchester United have a big enough squad to be very strong and they will do well without me."
The final of the continental tournament in Qatar is not until January 29.
"I will keep an eye on United's schedule and results and will focus on the team when I am away," Park said. "A lot of the South Korean players are very interested in the Premier League. They ask questions about what life there is like, so I try to give them answers."
South Korea's group also features Australia, Bahrain and India.
The 29-year-old Manchester United player has been balancing commitments to clubs in Europe and South Korea for almost eight years. Before joining United in 2005, Park spent two seasons at PSV Eindhoven.
Asked about retiring, Park said: "For now I can't say anything. Maybe after the Asian Cup I will."
Park will join South Korea as it tries to win the Asian Cup for the first time since 1960 after United plays Sunderland today.
His four English Premier League goals this season - including the winner against Arsenal two weeks ago - have helped to lift United to the top of the standings.
"I totally believe we will still be No. 1 when I come back," Park said. "Playing for the national team is an honor but I am going to miss several games, so it is quite disappointing.
"But Manchester United have a big enough squad to be very strong and they will do well without me."
The final of the continental tournament in Qatar is not until January 29.
"I will keep an eye on United's schedule and results and will focus on the team when I am away," Park said. "A lot of the South Korean players are very interested in the Premier League. They ask questions about what life there is like, so I try to give them answers."
South Korea's group also features Australia, Bahrain and India.
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