When was Michael Owen born and where did he grow up?
Michael James Owen was born on the 14th of December 1979 in Chester, Cheshire. He grew up as the fourth child of Jeanette and Terry Owen.
Questions about Michael Owen
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How old was Michael Owen when he scored his senior debut for Liverpool?
Michael Owen became the club's youngest goalscorer at seventeen years and one hundred forty days when he scored on his senior debut against Wimbledon on the 6th of May 1997. This achievement occurred during a match played at Selhurst Park.
Why did Michael Owen leave Newcastle United after the 2008 season?
Newcastle United threatened to sue the Football Association for compensation totaling approximately twenty million pounds due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained by Michael Owen during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The club eventually reached a compromise settlement figure between six million and seven million pounds with FIFA.
What record does Michael Owen hold regarding England goal scoring?
Michael Owen is the only player to score in four consecutive major tournaments for England. He also became England's youngest ever goalscorer in the tournament at eighteen years and one hundred ninety days during the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
When did Michael Owen retire from professional football and what career followed?
On the 19th of March 2013, Michael Owen announced his retirement from playing at the end of the 2012, 13 season. Since retiring from football in 2013 he has become a racehorse breeder and owner while working as a pundit for TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video.