Former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United (can't believe I said that in one breath) and England striker, Michael Owen has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the season. The announcement was made on twitter a few moments ago.
Big day today. I have decided that this will be my last season as a professional footballer. Full statement here: michaelowen.com
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) March 19, 2013
There is no doubt that after a stirring start, Michael Owen's career hasn't quite lived up to expectations partly due to injury. It's a shame as in his prime, he was one of the best strikers in the world.
He will definitely be missed - although one wonders if Owen should have hung the boots a while ago given he is pretty much England's forgotten man.
But then you see goals like this -
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