[골닷컴] Reporter Lee Jeong-bin = Even Park Ji-sung, a legend representing Korean soccer, came forward and criticized the Korea Football Association (KFA). Park Ji-sung, technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai, criticized the KFA’s inadequate system and emphasized transparency for the future development of Korean soccer.
Director Park Ji-sung opened his mouth at a press conference held following attending the ‘MMCA: Junior Futsal’ event held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the followingnoon of the 12th, saying, “It seems like the system itself has completely collapsed. Wasn’t it last five months ago that we had expectations that we would fix the system and move forward?”
He continued, “In that situation, when the association created a power reinforcement committee and said they would take administrative steps to properly appoint them, I think it gave the fans a lot of hope that things would change,” and added, “In the end, it was a shock to the fans that it didn’t happen, but it must have been a huge shock within the association as well. Ultimately, changing a system is a time-consuming task, and I think we’re now in a situation where we have to start over from scratch.”
The KFA, which fired Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) last February, spent five months appointing a new coach. Managers who left an impression on the big stage, such as Jesse Marsh (USA), Hervé Renard (France), David Wagner (Germany), and Gus Poyet (Uruguay), were mentioned one by one, but the KFA’s final decision was to appoint Hong Myung-bo. When it was revealed that the KFA had broken the system and appointed Hong Myung-bo, domestic soccer fans were outraged and formed critical public opinion.
Director Park Ji-sung said regarding the appointment of Hong Myung-bo, “When a new coach comes in, there are usually high expectations and they start, but this is the first coach to start in this situation. No one knows what the results will be. In professional sports, results are important, and I also know that there have been many cases where the results beat the process.”
Immediately, he expressed his concern, saying, “However, I wonder if the results can really change this situation. It is a situation that I cannot even guess. Ultimately, the decision of the association and Coach Hong Myung-bo regarding the reversal of the appointment of the coach remains. I am worried regarding how we can move forward in this current atmosphere.”
Director Park Ji-sung also expressed his opinion on the public opinion calling for the resignation of KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu. Director Park Ji-sung said, “It is a very difficult part. I honestly do not know how far external pressure can go in regards to the chairman’s future in a situation where there are no regulations. In the end, it is true that the chairman must make his own choice.”
In addition, he said, “If the chairman resigns, we should also consider whether there are other alternatives. The most important thing is to reestablish a long-term perspective on the association and how to instill trust. If that is the right answer in that situation, there is no doubt that it should be done.”
He also said that in order for Korean football, which is in chaos, to return to normal, truth and transparency must be supported. Director Park Ji-sung said, “I don’t know the details because I’m not an insider, but the people inside will know the truth. I think there is a need to explain why it had to be like this. Ultimately, I think the truth is the answer. Only by knowing the truth can we have a solution.”
Finally, he suggested a solution by saying, “The trust in the association has already fallen, and it will take a very long time to restore that trust. The very promise to appoint a director according to procedure has been broken, so even if we tell the truth now, not many people will accept it.” He added, “Even if it takes time, we need to proceed based on facts from now on. In the process, I think people should watch for transparency and build trust (in the association).”
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Even Park Ji-sung, a legendary representative of Korean soccer, has come forward to criticize the Korea Football Association (KFA). Park Ji-sung, technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai, criticized the KFA’s inadequate system and emphasized the need for transparency for the future development of Korean soccer.
Director Park Ji-sung spoke out at a press conference held following attending the ‘MMCA: Junior Futsal’ event at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the followingnoon of the 12th, saying, “The system itself seems to have completely collapsed. Didn’t we have expectations just five months ago that we would fix the system and move forward?”
He continued, “In that situation, when the association formed a power reinforcement committee and said they would take administrative steps to properly appoint individuals, I think it gave the fans a lot of hope that things would change,” and added, “In the end, it was a shock to the fans that it didn’t happen, but it must have also been a huge shock within the association. Ultimately, changing a system is a time-consuming task, and I think we’re now in a situation where we have to restart from scratch.”
The KFA, which fired Jurgen Klinsmann (Germany) last February, spent five months appointing a new coach. Managers who made an impression on the major stage, such as Jesse Marsh (USA), Hervé Renard (France), David Wagner (Germany), and Gus Poyet (Uruguay), were all considered, but the KFA ultimately decided to appoint Hong Myung-bo. When it was revealed that the KFA had broken the system and appointed Hong Myung-bo, domestic soccer fans were outraged and voiced critical opinions.
Director Park Ji-sung commented on the appointment of Hong Myung-bo, saying, “When a new coach comes in, there are usually high expectations and they start with a clean slate, but this is the first coach to start in this situation. No one knows what the outcome will be. In professional sports, results are important, and I also know that there have been many cases where success has outweighed the process.”
He immediately expressed concern, saying, “However, I wonder if results can really change this situation. It’s a situation I can’t even guess. Ultimately, it’s up to the association and Coach Hong Myung-bo to address the reversal of the coach’s appointment. I’m worried regarding how we can move forward in this current atmosphere.”
Director Park Ji-sung also gave his opinion on public calls for the resignation of KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu. Director Park Ji-sung said, “It’s a very difficult issue. Honestly, I don’t know how far external pressure can go in regards to the chairman’s future in a situation where there are no regulations. In the end, it’s true that he must make his own decision.”
He added, “If the chairman does resign, we should also consider whether there are other alternatives. The most important thing is to reestablish a long-term perspective for the association and how to rebuild trust. If that’s the right answer in that situation, there is no doubt that it should be done.”
He also stated that for Korean football, which is in a state of turmoil, to return to normalcy, truth and transparency must be supported. Director Park Ji-sung said, “I don’t know the details because I’m not an insider, but the people involved will know the truth. I think there’s a need to explain why things had to be done this way. Ultimately, I think the truth is the answer. Only by knowing the truth can we find a solution.”
Finally, he suggested a solution by saying, “The trust in the association has already fallen, and it will take a very long time to rebuild that trust. The very promise to appoint a director according to procedure has been broken, so even if we tell the truth now, not many people will accept it.” He added, “Even if it takes time, we need to move forward based on facts from now on. In this process, I think people should watch for transparency and build trust (in the association).”
Park Ji-Sung Calls for Transparency and System Reform in Korean Football
Park Ji-Sung, a legendary figure in Korean football and current technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai, has publicly criticized the Korea Football Association (KFA) for its handling of the national team coach selection process and called for a systemic overhaul to restore faith in the organization.
Park Ji-Sung’s Concerns Regarding the KFA
Speaking at a press conference following a “MMCA: Junior Futsal” event, Park Ji-Sung expressed his disappointment with the KFA’s recent actions, stating that “the system itself has completely collapsed.” He referred to the KFA’s recent appointment of Hong Myung-bo as national team coach, which came following a lengthy five-month search and raised concerns over transparency and processes within the association.
Park Ji-Sung highlighted that the KFA’s initial formation of a power reinforcement committee to ensure fair and transparent coach selection had given fans hope for positive change. When the appointment of Hong Myung-bo disregarded the established system, it caused widespread public backlash and disappointment, shaking the fans’ trust in the KFA.
“In professional sports, results are important, but in this situation, I wonder if results can change anything,” said Park Ji-Sung, expressing concern regarding the coach’s ability to turn the tide amidst the current turmoil. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive, long-term approach to address the issues facing Korean football.
Transparency and Trust as Key Solutions
Park Ji-Sung urged the KFA to address the concerns raised by the public and prioritize transparency in its decision-making. He acknowledged that while he is not a member of the KFA, he believes individuals within the association hold the key to revealing the truth behind recent decisions.
“Only by knowing the truth can we have a solution,” said Park Ji-Sung, emphasizing the importance of accountability. He expressed skepticism regarding the public’s ability to accept explanations from the KFA without transparency, given the broken promises of proper procedure in the coach selection process. This, he argued, necessitates a commitment to facts and transparency moving forward to rebuild trust.
Call for KFA Chairman’s Resignation
Park Ji-Sung also addressed the mounting public pressure calling for the resignation of KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu. While acknowledging the chairman’s difficult position, he emphasized the need to consider alternative leadership for the association’s future.
“The most important thing is to reestablish a long-term perspective on the association and how to instill trust,” said Park Ji-Sung. He suggested that if Chairman Chung Mong-gyu resigns, the KFA should explore other options to ensure a strong and transparent leadership for the organization.
A Roadmap for Korean Football’s Future
Park Ji-Sung’s call for reform within the KFA marks a pivotal moment in Korean football, highlighting the need for greater transparency and accountability for the sake of the sport’s future. His statements reflect the growing sentiment among fans and professionals demanding a systemic shift towards a more transparent and accountable administration.
Key Takeaways
- Park Ji-Sung criticizes the KFA’s broken system and calls for systemic reform.
- He expresses concern over the appointment of Hong Myung-bo as national team coach and its impact on the team’s performance and public morale.
- Park Ji-Sung emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability to rebuild trust in the KFA.
- He supports the calls for resignation of KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu and advocates for alternative leadership options.
- His statement highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive overhaul of the KFA’s management and operations to secure the future of Korean football.
Keywords
* Korean Football Association (KFA)
* Park Ji-Sung
* Transparency
* Accountability
* System Reform
* National Team Coach
* Hong Myung-bo
* Chung Mong-gyu
* Korean Football
* Futsal
* MMCA