Sir Alex Ferguson has praised his Korean midfielder Park Ji-Sung for his contribution to charity ahead of the inaugural Doosan Asian Dream Cup in Vietnam.
The cup has been set up by Park's JS Foundation which aims to support young football prospects in following their dreams in the sport.
Park's JS Friends' team will face Vietnam's Navibank Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday.
The match will feature a host of popular Asian stars including Bolton's Lee Chung-Yong, Monaco's Park Chu-Young, Celtic's Ki Sung-Yueng, China's Li Weifeng and former Japan international Hidetoshi Nakata.
Ferguson praised the Korean superstar for his role in organising the event.
"I would like to say that Ji-Sung is a fantastic professional. He has a real caring heart. Whatever he is going to achieve out there, I hope he finds he enjoys it," said Ferguson in a video message at Incheon International Airport on Monday.
"You [Park] are fantastic that way. Have a good day, all the success.”
The Manchester United midfielder overcame stunted growth after living on a diet of frog stew as a child to become one of Asia's most recognised and respected athletes.
Park told reporters: "I would like to give inspiration to all of those children of Vietnam who dream of becoming a soccer player and to let them know that they too can become great players.
"I have heard that soccer is very popular in Vietnam. One of the reasons why we chose Vietnam as the site of our first charity project is because of the way in which the country has also had this tragic experience in its history of being torn in two.”
Park revealed he had originally hoped his Manchester United team-mate Patrice Evra might join him in Ho Chi Minh City, but the Frenchman's international commitments prevented him from doing so.
"Unfortunately my friend and team-mate Patrice Evra cannot participate due to the schedule of the French national team," said Park.
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