Michael Owen

English footballer (born 1979)

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Michael James Owen is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. Since retiring from football in 2013, he has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator. Owen is widely considered to be one of the greatest strikers of his generation and in Premier League history. In March 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.

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'I'd swap eyes with my son if I could' Former England striker Michael Owen says he would "swap eyes" with his son if it was possible to help the teenager see again. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024
Michael Owen would 'swap eyes' with son who has incurable sight disease Michael Owen has said he would "swap eyes" with his teenage son in a heartbeat if it was possible to make him see again and to "take [his] pain away". Sky News - Published on January 24, 2024
'Michael Owen came to training in a helicopter' ex-Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given explains what football is like for players over Christmas and how Michael Owen once arrived to a festive training session in style. BBC Sport - Published on December 19, 2023

'The secret's out' - Richards' admission over 2009 defeat It has taken 14 years, but Micah Richards has finally admitted he was at fault for Michael Owen's 2009 Manchester derby winner, having let Shaun Wright-Phillips shoulder the blame. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023
Watch great Premier League moments from Ballon d'Or winners BBC Sport takes a look back at great moments featuring Ballon d'Or winners who have played in the Premier League, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen. BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2023
Webb to front show explaining refereeing decisions In-game audio of match officials and VAR teams to be shown on TV programme featuring Howard Webb and Michael Owen. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2023

'Rashford a huge asset but Man Utd still need striker' In-form Marcus Rashford is scoring goals for Manchester United, but Alan Shearer and Michael Owen explain why the club should still buy a striker. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2022
Winners of Love Island 2022 crowned, with Michael Owen's daughter finishing in second place Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti have been crowned as this year's winners of Love Island. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2022
Michael Owen reveals plans for Love Island 'meet the parents' episode - as daughter Gemma goes on date As every Love Island fan will know, the contestants who make it through to the final episodes usually get the chance to welcome family members or friends to the villa - and meet the parents of the.. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2022
This year's Love Island contestants revealed ahead of series launch Love Island 2022 is officially here - and this year's singletons include former England striker Michael Owen's daughter, Gemma. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2022

Mohamed Salah: New Liverpool deal likely to happen - Michael Owen Mohamed Salah's options would be going "sideways to Manchester City or down anywhere else" if he left Liverpool, says ex-Reds striker Michael Owen. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022