Michael Owen Picks Between Liverpool and Manchester United, Explores Mumbai Food & Learns Marathi

In this episode of The Bombay Journey featuring Michael Owen, the legendary footballer shares stories from his remarkable career, the legacy he’s built, and exciting new ventures beyond the pitch. He talks about his experiences in India during the Premier League’s first visit and the exciting opportunities after opening the Mumbai office. During his time in India, Owen connected warmly with passionate Premier League fans, explored Mumbai’s vibrant food scene, and enjoyed meeting the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the Premier League’s Community Showcase event. Michael reflects on his journey playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Newcastle United, and what it was like to share the field with icons like Zinedine Zidane. He reveals why he believes Messi is the greatest player of all time and the real reason behind his early retirement. He also opened up on love-hate relationship with his own fans, and how he achieved everything at a very young age. Michael learns some Mumbai slang, even speaks in Marathi, and shares his thoughts on Indian football’s infrastructure and its future. From inside dressing room stories to childhood memories of growing up with football as his life, this episode is a nostalgic, heartfelt, and inspiring ride with one of football’s true greats! Enjoy this ride with Michael Owen, exclusively on The Bombay Journey, Presented by Hyundai Alcazar! #MichaelOwen #Football #Liverpool #ManchesterUnited #RealMadrid #MashableIndia #TheBombayJourney #Hyundai #HyundaixTheBombayJourney #HyundaiAlcazar 00:00 Coming Up! 1:16 Welcoming Michael Owen on The Bombay Journey 1:56 Michael and his love for football 2:55 3 Hacks by Michael Owen to make it as footballer 4:33 Michael on injuries, prime, and leaving football early 6:33 The reason behind Michael's early retirement 8:12 Michael on his jersey number 10 8:40 Michael Owen on leaving Liverpool 10:50 Michael on why he never went back to Liverpool 13:47 Michael on love for Liverpool 14:28 Michael on Visiting India and Vada Pav 16:17 India chances of having a Ballon D'Or Winner 18:03 Michael favorite Goal 20:35 Michael on his most versatile club 21:51 Most Versatile player of this generation 23:58 Michael on Most Versatile food he ever had 24:49 Michael's Pre Match Ritual 26:18 Why Michael was not able to lift Fifa World Cup 28:15 On Mumbai heat & Mumbai Traffic 29:19 Michael as a person when he was in his Prime 31:20 Michael on critism he got as a Football Pundit 32:03 Last Time Manchester United was great! 36:16 Which team would choose Michael, if he played now! 37:46 Michael Owen on VAR tech 38:57 Michael tasting coconut cream for the first time! 39:34 Ronaldo or Messi? 40:00 Michael on Wayne Rooney 40:45 Michael Owen's India Itinerary 41:16 Michael Owen on Transfers 43:38 How inter club rivarly create a divide in national team 44:44 Michael Owen on "Sir Alex Ferguson" 46:36 Transition from Football player to a Football Pundit 47:44 Michael on yoga, and spirituality 48:57 Marathi word Michael learned! 49:31 Signing off! Mashable Across The Web Like us on Facebook: / mashableindia Follow us on Twitter: / mashableindia Follow us on Instagram: / mashable.india Subscribe for Latest Videos: https://bit.ly/2QIlhxZ Mashable India is for superfans. We're not for the casually curious. Obsess with us as we start exploring India.