Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung has urged followers of the membership to cease singing a track that incorporates a racial stereotype about his native South Korea.
United followers sang a track about Park throughout his time on the membership from 2005–12, which included a derogatory line about Koreans consuming canine meat.
The track remains to be heard at Old Trafford and the now-retired Park mentioned he needed to teach supporters about why the phrases have been dangerous to him and the individuals of South Korea.
Park, 40, mentioned he was impressed to talk after listening to United followers sing the track at a match in opposition to Wolverhampton final month, which featured South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan that day.
“I know United fans have no offense to them for doing that song,” Park informed the UTD podcast on Monday, “but still I have to educate fans to stop using that word (dog meat),” Which normally occurs as of late. Racial insult to the Korean individuals.”
Park, who gained the Premier League 4 instances with United in addition to the Champions League in 2008, additionally performed 100 video games for South Korea and three World Cups in 2002, ’06 and ’10.
“That particular word is very uncomfortable for Koreans, and I’m really sorry for the young players who listened to that kind of song,” Park mentioned.
“In Korea, issues have modified lots. It is true that we now have traditionally eaten canine meat however as of late, particularly the youthful era, they actually hate it. The tradition has modified.
“I really request fans to stop singing that word. Koreans get restless when they hear this song. It’s time to stop.”
United mentioned it “fully supports Ji-sung’s comments and urges fans to respect his wishes.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
