Boy.. tumultous times for me as a fan of sport. First, Terrell Owens and Jeff Garcia are traded away from my beloved San Francisco 49ers and now my favorite soccer star, Michael Owen, has become a Galactico.
Yes, Michael has been traded to Real Madrid for a measly 8 million pounds. Pretty stunning. Yes, I know Liverpool got a player back in trade but remember that three or so years ago he was valued at over 25 million pounds. The market isn't what it was (since TV revenues have dropped) and he hasn't really fulfilled his promise--chiefly because of injuries.
So it made sense for Rafael Benitez to trade him. He now has Cisse and Baros, both of whom are near the top of their form. Besides, Michael needs new pastures to regain both his form and his mental strength I think.
It's better for England.
At least, that's what I tell myself as I cry myself to sleep.
Posted by artandscience at August 17, 2004 06:17 PM