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RETIRED PARK JI-SUNG THRILLS SINGAPOREAN FANS

Ex-Red Devils player, Park Ji-Sung thrilled fans in public appearances in Singapore.

The Retired South Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung who spent seven trophy-laden years at Old Trafford thrilled some local crowds. The 35-year-old won four Premier League titles, three League Cups and a Champions League crown during his time at Manchester United.

The retired player was in Singapore as part of a promotional campaign for haircare brand, Clear. Students of Singapore Polytechnic had the opportunity to witness former Manchester United player Park Ji Sung in action when he made a special appearance at the school.

Park who is widely regarded as the greatest Asian player to have graced the modern game, the Manchester United ambassador was in town as part of haircare brand Clear’s promotional event.

Park had arrived in Singapore two days ago and will be leaving on Tuesday night. Park participated in a series of games together with a team of SP students and also representatives from the company. After the games, which included running through acupressure mats to score a goal, Park took time to take pictures with star-struck fans and answer some questions.

Park commenced his career with J-League club Kyoto back in 2000, then shifted to PSV Eindhoven under Guus Hiddink before coming to the attention of former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. He signed with the Red Devils in 2005 and became the first South Korean to win a Premier League medal and went on to enjoy a successful stint in Manchester.

Now acting as an ambassador for the English giants, Park was asked what it was like to play alongside Real Madrid superstar and former United standout Cristiano Ronaldo.

“It was great,” he said.

“You know he can score, he can create chances and he can make space for other players.

“It was easy to play with him and I really enjoyed playing with him.”