Michael Owen

Football star Owen told to choose between playing for England or racing

Football star Owen told to choose between playing for England or racingLondon, Mar. 31 : Football star Michael Owen has been told that he must decide between playing for England or pursuing his other passion of horse racing.

Owen has his own stables but his international career looks over after Fabio Capello snubbed him for tomorrow's Ukraine clash.

Former England striker Ian Wright reckons Owen can rise again - if he focuses on his football.

Newcastle's Owen, Barton set for lengthy injury absences

Newcastle's Owen, Barton set for lengthy injury absencesLondon  - Newcastle pair Michael Owen and Joey Barton are set for lengthy spells on the sidelines after both suffered ankle injuries in action on Wednesday.

Owen cracked a bone in his ankle playing against Manchester City and will be out for about six weeks. Barton suffered a similar injury and will miss 10 weeks.

"It's one thing after another at the moment," Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear said.

"Michael's on crutches already for protection and he's going to have a scan tomorrow.