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 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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Can you be a Liverpool legend after playing for Man Utd? Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen talks to BBC Sport's Dion Dublin about the rivalry between the two clubs and what it is like to have a foot in both camps. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2025
15 years on - Owen's Manchester Derby day heroics Relive Manchester United's dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester City, with Michael Owen scoring a last-minute winner. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024
'Cheeky, confident and fearless' - Owen recalls Rooney at Euro 2004 Former England striker Michael Owen remembers the impact "fearless" 18-year-old Wayne Rooney had for England at Euro 2004. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024

How it feels to be an England prodigy Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen share their experiences of enjoying breakthrough major tournaments with England. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2024
'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