Liverpool, Real Madrid, England · 27 October 2026
Michael Owen
Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen on why he left Liverpool and his greatest career moments
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Owen reflects on breaking into Liverpool’s first team as a teenager, with Jamie Redknapp among those who supported him. He explains how repetition made finishing instinctive and why he did not see elite football as pressure. He recalls the defenders and forwards who challenged him, the fame following the 1998 World Cup, and winning the 2001 Ballon d’Or. The discussion also covers his move to Real Madrid, subsequent career decisions and his lasting connection to Liverpool.
Key topics
- Liverpool breakthrough and Jamie Redknapp
- Pressure, confidence and finishing practice
- Memorable opponents
- World Cup fame
- The 2001 Ballon d’Or
- Leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid
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