Lots of people think I was, you know, I didn’t do very much, but I think I played quite a lot. I think at the time, I played quite a lot in that season that I was there. Michael Owen: Yeah, I mean, obviously I had a great time in Madrid. What do you think prevented you from getting that role and getting those minutes that were expected as a former Ballon d’Or winner?” I thought that you were quite successful with the role you were given, but obviously maybe even yourself and some of the fans of the Premier League and International football expected more, not necessarily from you, but maybe a longer tenure or a more consistent role. Lucas Navarrete - Managing Madrid: “Thank you for doing this, Michael, we’re going to start by talking a little about your tenure in Madrid.
In this interview, Owen discussed his year playing in the Spanish capital while also sharing his thoughts on Real Madrid star and fellow countryman Jude Bellingham. Their paths crossed in 2004, when Owen signed for Real Madrid and joined a team known as the galácticos. Owen is the last British player to win the Ballon D’Or award in 2001, when he beat Real Madrid legend Raul for the ultimate individual prize in world football. Former Real Madrid striker and English legend Michael Owen spoke exclusively to Managing Madrid during an event hosted by BoyleSports, where he also spoke about Premier League betting.
