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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. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generati…
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Born 14 December 1976 · Q128829
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“Michael is delighted to have won his case and to have set the record straight. He would have preferred not to take action, but had no alternative in this case. Michael is pleased that this matter has now been resolved and he can put it behind him.”
“a first-team place in the next year or so”
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“[Heighway] wrote us a smashing letter and it was love at first sight for Michael, he was impressed from day one.”
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Public attention spiked: 18,193 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.3× the usual 4,266, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: Michael Owen wrong to claim winning the league not enough, says Arne Slot
Owen revealed in January 2024 that his son James had been diagnosed with Stargardt disease, a degenerative eye condition, when he was eight years old.
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The Guardian: Humblebrag? Twitter users mock Michael Owen’s congratulations to Emma Raducanu
The Guardian: My favourite game: Michael Owen inspires Liverpool to FA Cup glory
The Guardian: David Squires on … England, Scotland and Owen v Shearer
The Guardian: Newcastle bookseller bans Michael Owen memoir over slights to city
The Guardian: Talking Horses: The 33-1 shot Michael Owen should worry about at Ascot
The Guardian: The Joy of Six: the best of Michael Owen | Jacob Steinberg
Won: Golden Foot with FIFA 100 (2017).
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The Guardian: Michael Owen tells Liverpool to come clean over Daniel Sturridge’s injuries
The Guardian: Michael Owen warns Premier League clubs more fans could stage walkouts
The Guardian: Michael Owen’s Brown Panther suffers fatal injury in Irish St Leger
Won: English Football Hall of Fame with FIFA 100 (2014).
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Has become a racehorse breeder and owner and regularly features as a sports pundit and commentator
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The goal was voted as the third-greatest in England's history
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Joined Stoke in 2012.
Played for Stoke City F.C. (2012–2013) — 8 appearances, 1 goals.
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2009–10).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Received a boost when on 8 December 2009, Owen scored his first hat-trick for Manchester United in a 3–1 away win against VfL Wolfsburg in the Champions League, his first hat-trick since 2005
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2009–2013) — 31 appearances, 5 goals.
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Joined Manchester United in 2009.
Won: UEFA Intertoto Cup with Newcastle United (2006).
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Played for England national association football B team (2006–2007) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Newcastle in 2005.
Played for Newcastle United F.C. (2005–2009) — 71 appearances, 26 goals.
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Joined Real Madrid in 2004.
In 2004, Owen's sister Karen was assaulted by two youths, who attempted to kidnap her.
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Was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players
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Owen's sister Karen was assaulted by two youths, who attempted to kidnap her
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2004–2005) — 36 appearances, 13 goals.
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Won the English Football League Cup with Liverpool (2002-2003).
Won: Football League Cup with Liverpool (2002–03).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Liverpool (2001).
Won the English Football League Cup with Liverpool (2000-2001).
Won the English FA Cup with Liverpool (2000-2001).
Won: FA Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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Won: Football League Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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Won: FA Charity Shield with Liverpool (2001).
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Won: UEFA Cup with Liverpool (2000–01).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Liverpool (2001).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or (2001).
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Won award: World Soccer World Player of the Year (2001).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2000–01).
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Won award: Onze d'Argent (2001).
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Won Ballon d'Or (2001).
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Was the advertising face of breakfast cereal "Nestlé Sporties"
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Liverpool won a cup treble of the UEFA Cup, FA Cup (with Owen scoring two late goals in the final) and Football League Cup
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Owen was the recipient of the Ballon d'Or
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Won award: Premier League Golden Boot (1998–99).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1998).
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Won award: BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1998).
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Won award: PFA Young Player of the Year (1997–98).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (1997–98).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (August 1998).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award (1998).
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Awarded BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (1998).
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Won award: Premier League Golden Boot (1997–98).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Season (1997–98).
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Becoming England's youngest player and youngest goalscorer at the time
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Played for England men's national association football team (1998–2021) — 89 appearances, 40 goals.
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Played for England national under-21 association football team (1997–1997) — 1 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for England national under-20 association football team (1997–1997) — 4 appearances, 3 goals.
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Played for Liverpool F.C. (1995–2004) — 216 appearances, 118 goals.
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Joined Liverpool in 1991.
Born 1976-12-14.
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And in the following few seasons regularly deputised for Beckham as Eriksson's vice-captain
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