The Football - Instead of Retirement Owen Choose Main in Championship

The Football - If there is no Premier League club to sign him in the transfer market this summer, Michael Owen could have decided to retire. It's called better than playing in the Division Championship.

Owen will not be there again in Manchester United's squad for next season after his contract was extended club management. Lift the foot of Old Trafford to finish the two sides together that starts, surprisingly, in the year 2009.

Until now Owen has not found a new club for next season strengthened. That probably happened because he just wanted to compete in the gauze top of English football, the Premier League. Ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker refused to play in Division I or Division Champioship known.

"I know I still can not do much at the top level. I menbuktikannya almost on every occasion I play for Manchester United. At age 32, I still have a few more years," Owen wrote in his Twitter account, and preached and ESPNStar.

The statement was made ​​many followers Owen protests and called arrogant because of the Championship play down the competition.

"No disrespect meant when I said I do not want to play in the Championship. I just say that I will not go down the league, as did many other players."

"After playing for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and England, I thought I would not enjoy football (in the Division Championship).

"If opportunity does not come, then so be it. At this stage in my career, I do should I really enjoy," due diligence.

The Football - Have Canceled So Beckham ignition Olympics

The Football - David Beckham can be a big honor after being named the 2012 Olympics flame ignition. Feeling much more worthy athletes, former Manchester United star has now asked for his name crossed out alone.

When the 2012 Olympic Games officially opened on 27 July, Beckham has been appointed as the ignition flame to the cauldron that had been prepared. That's so great honor for Becks, because throughout the history of the Olympic flame ignition is the legend of the sport.

But only about two weeks before the opening party was held, Beckham asked if he canceled the appointment only. Becks is the main reason he felt that the Olympics is the athlete of ignition, which has given the gold medal for England.

Beckham himself did not give any achievement in English football team, in addition to being the captain for some time.

"I always say, lit the Olympic torch at the stadium should be done by Olympic athletes ... who have done extraordinary things for our country and won the gold medal," said Beckham told reporters in Los Angeles.

Some media said that Beckham had actually another reason behind his desire withdrew from the Olympic torch ignition. All because he was not the entry of Great Britain squad for the 2012 Olympics this.

"Everyone knows how proud I am representing my own country and can do that in my own home (UK) in a very large event adds incredible. I'm disappointed, but life goes on," added Beckham on Reuters.