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Legends remembered by Park Ji-sung… Cesar: “Interpersonal relationships and skills were all good.”
Gianluca Zambrotta, who visited Korea
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Seong-min = Gianluca Zambrotta, a former member of the Italian national soccer team, is speaking at the ‘Racing City Group Invited Soccer Legends Visit to Korea Press Conference’ held at the Fairmont Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th. 2023.9.11 ksm7976@yna.co.kr
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Eui-jin = Gianluca Zambrotta, Italy’s ‘masterful defender’, praised Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), the ‘core of defense’ in Korean soccer, saying, “He’s really cool. I praise him.”
When asked about Minjae Kim at a press conference held at the Fairmont Ambassador Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th, Zambrotta smiled broadly and said, “I didn’t have the luck to play with Minjae Kim because of his age.”
He continued, “Kim Min-jae was the key to Naples (Italy) winning (last season). Unfortunately, Italy missed out,” and added, “It’s too bad he went to Bayern Munich (Germany).”
Massimo Oddo, who played as a fullback for the Italian national team, which was famous for its strong defense during his career, also said, “I also played for Bayern Munich, so if the time was right, we would have been able to meet, but it’s unfortunate.”
He then praised, “I think Kim Min-jae is the best defender.”
Together with goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who played for the Brazilian national team, they met with domestic reporters to promote the ‘Legend All-Star Game’ held at Goyang Stadium on October 21.
The careers of the three players are outstanding.
Zambrotta played as the starting right back at the 2006 World Cup in Germany and led his country to victory. Oddo, who played for AC Milan from 2007 to 2012, is also a member of Italy’s World Cup winning team in Germany.
Football legends who attended the press conference
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Seong-min = Former Brazilian national soccer team member Julio Cesar and Italian national soccer team member Gianluca Zambrotta and Massimo Oddo attended the ‘Racing City Group Invited Soccer Legends Visit to Korea Press Conference’ held at the Fairmont Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th. I am attending. From the left, Giuliu Cesar, Maurice Pagniello, co-founder of Racing City Group, Massimo Oddo, and Gianluca Zambrotta. 2023.9.11 ksm7976@yna.co.kr
Cesar played for Inter Milan (Italy) for seven seasons, winning the Italian Serie A five times and the UEFA Champions League (UCL) once. In particular, in the 2009-2010 season, he led Inter Milan’s treble (triple crown).
In the 2012-2013 season, the last year of his career as a player, Cesar also worked together with Park Ji-sung, technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai, at Queen’s Park Rangers in the English Premier League (EPL).
Cesar reflected, “When I first saw Park Ji-sung, I felt that he was really excellent technically. He also had good interpersonal relationships,” and added, “I had a good relationship with my teammates, so I took on the role of captain.”
He continued, “I felt the development of Korean soccer while watching Park Ji-sung. Also, watching Son Heung-min playing for Tottenham (England) recently made me think that Korean soccer is great. It was great to share the locker room with a great player like Park Ji-sung.” “He added.
Unlike Cesar, Zambrotta met Director Park as enemies.
While playing for Barcelona, he clashed with Director Park in the 2007-2008 UCL semifinals against Manchester United (Manchester United, England).
At this time, the winner was Director Park. Manchester United advanced to the final thanks to Park Ji-sung’s performance, which made Zambrotta struggle with his vigorous activity.
Zambrotta said, “We met in the UCL semifinals when I was in Barcelona, and we faced many opponents from all over the world. We were the strongest opponent among Asian players. I was surprised that such a scary player was in Asia.”
Ohdo, who has never met Director Park on the professional stage, said, “I won as a university representative at the 1997 Universiade in Sicily. I remember finishing the final against Korea 1-0.” He added, “I wonder if Park Ji-sung was on that team. “He said.
Julio Cesar answering questions from reporters
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Seong-min = Former Brazilian national soccer team member Julio Cesar (third from the left) is answering reporters’ questions at the ‘Racing City Group Invited Soccer Legends Visit to Korea Press Conference’ held at the Fairmont Hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th. 2023.9.11 ksm7976@yna.co.kr
Contrary to Odo’s speculation, Director Park was not in the national team led by coach Kim Ho-gon at the time. The center of the team at the time was Ahn Jung-hwan, who was a generation older than Director Park.
Meanwhile, left-back Roberto Carlos, who was a member of Brazil’s winning team at the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and was famous for his ‘UFO shot’ during his career, did not participate on this day due to personal reasons.
This event is hosted by Lasing City Group. Founded in 2018, Racing City Group is conducting soccer business mainly in Europe, South America, and the Middle East.
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