Ex-forward Reds Michael Owen angered fans of the club with his commitment to Manchester United.
During the victory for the Red Devils of the European League final, Michael Owen, along with Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves, was at the stadium, supporting MJ. At the end of the match, the owner of the Golden Ball gave an interview in which, during the analysis of the match, he used the pronoun "we" to describe the actions of Manchester.
This fact outraged the fans of Liverpool, who launched a petition demanding to deprive Owen of the title of official ambassador of the club. Under the document, more than 7 thousand people have already subscribed.
"Michael Owen disgraced his status as the international ambassador of Liverpool, and should be immediately removed from this post. The one who decided to appoint Michael for this role, should look at his decision from the side. Owen openly supports the main enemy and shows no respect for Liverpool, except when it is profitable for him. During an interview with BT Sport after the Europa League final, Owen used the pronoun "we" in relation to Manchester. It was for the fans of Liverpool last drop. The club and its fans deserve that the position of the post was a man who will be betrayed to the Mersey side by one hundred percent. The only "we" should sound only in relation to our club, which pays to him, "says the petition.
Owen spent eight years of his career at Anfield from 1996 to 2004. For Manchester United, the striker performed for 3 seasons from 2009 to 2012.