"Three Lungs" Park Ji-sung selected as FIFA superhero to promote Women's World Cup
- 5 years ago
South Korean football legend Park Ji-sung has been included in FIFA's squad of superheroes to promote this year's Women's World Cup in France.
FIFA said on Friday that 23 footballers from around the world had been selected based on what it called their distinctive "superpowers."
Former midfielder Park Ji-sung, who retired in 2014,... was noted for his remarkable endurance levels during his career,... which earned him the nickname "Three Lungs Park."
The so-called "Legend Squad" is made up of 13 women and ten men who are native to 20 of the countries that will participate in the tournament, which kicks off in early June.
Leading up to the Women's World Cup, the stars will attend nearly 100 events around the world, including the Trophy Tour,... and continue promoting women's football during the tournament.
FIFA said on Friday that 23 footballers from around the world had been selected based on what it called their distinctive "superpowers."
Former midfielder Park Ji-sung, who retired in 2014,... was noted for his remarkable endurance levels during his career,... which earned him the nickname "Three Lungs Park."
The so-called "Legend Squad" is made up of 13 women and ten men who are native to 20 of the countries that will participate in the tournament, which kicks off in early June.
Leading up to the Women's World Cup, the stars will attend nearly 100 events around the world, including the Trophy Tour,... and continue promoting women's football during the tournament.