MSHAMBULIAJI nyota wa zamani
wa kimataifa wa Uingereza, Michael Owen ametangaza leo kustaafu rasmi soka
ifikapo mwishoni mwa msimu huu. Owen mwenye umri wa miaka 33 alitangza azma yake
hiyo katika mtandao wake binafsi kwa kudai kuwa anadhani wakati umefika wa
kutundika daruga zake. Nyota huyo alianza kucheza katika kikosi cha kwanza
Liverpool akiwa na umri wa miaka 17 na pia amewahi kucheza katika vilabu vya
Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United na klabu yake ya sasa Stoke
City. Mshambuliaji huyo ambaye amewahi kushinda tuzo ya mchezaji bora barani
Ulaya mwaka 2001 amecheza mechi 89 za kimataifa akiwa na kikosi cha Uingereza na
kufunga mabao 40 lakini maisha yake ya soka yamekuwa katika misukosuko kutokana
na majeruhi ya mara kwa mara ambayo yamekuwa yakimsumbua. Owen aliwashukuru wale
wote ambao wamekuwa karibu yake wakiwemo wachezaji, makocha na marafiki zake
katika kipindi chote alichokuwa akicheza.
World at his feet: Michael Owen celebrates his wonder goal for England against Argentina at France 98
Hat-trick hero: Owen scored three in England's 5-1 win over Germany in Munich
Three and easy: Owen celebrates the magical night in Munich
Spot on: Owen scores a penalty for Liverpool against Spurs
Famous sight: Owen celebrates a goal for Liverpool
Three Lions hero: Owen scored 40 goals for England in 89 appearances
Real deal: Owen celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid
It ends on 40: Owen scoring his final goal for England, against Russia in 2007
Michael Owen just before scoring the derby winner against
Manchester City, and (below) celebrating the goal 
Real deal: Owen celebrates after scoring for Real
Madrid
PREMIER LEAGUE GOALSCORERS
| PLAYER | GOALS |
|---|---|
| Alan Shearer | 260 |
| Andy Cole | 187 |
| Thierry Henry | 175 |
| Robbie Fowler | 163 |
| Frank Lampard | 162 |
| Wayne Rooney | 156 |
| Les Ferdinand | 150 |
| Michael Owen | 150 |
| Teddy Sheringham | 147 |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | 127 |
KUHUSU MICHAEL OWEN
1979: Born December 14,
Chester.
1995: Beats the goalscoring record of Kevin Gallen and Nick Barmby for England Under 15s.
1996: Helps Liverpool win the FA Youth Cup in May. Signs professional terms with Liverpool on 17th birthday after previously joining them as a schoolboy.
1997: May 6 - Scores on his first-team debut against Wimbledon.
November 18 - Nets his first senior hat-trick against Grimsby in the League Cup.
1998: February 11 - Becomes youngest England international of the 20th century when he starts against Chile.
1995: Beats the goalscoring record of Kevin Gallen and Nick Barmby for England Under 15s.
1996: Helps Liverpool win the FA Youth Cup in May. Signs professional terms with Liverpool on 17th birthday after previously joining them as a schoolboy.
1997: May 6 - Scores on his first-team debut against Wimbledon.
November 18 - Nets his first senior hat-trick against Grimsby in the League Cup.
1998: February 11 - Becomes youngest England international of the 20th century when he starts against Chile.
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