He inherited Cristiano Ronaldo's 7 at Manchester United, played with Ronaldo and almost lost his millions on gambling

Playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United and the English national team were one of the important things in this player's career. Also in those teams he was a star and not only that since in Real Madrid he played with Ronaldo Nazario, in Manchester United he inherited the mythical number 7 of Cristiano Ronaldo and was one of the best paid players in the world despite hating football.

The English team was years ago one of the most important powers in the world since stars like David Beckham, Michael Owen or Wayne Rooney played. It was precisely Michael Owen who had a very difficult time in his career due to constant injuries and his addiction to gambling.

Having played for Real Madrid, Manchester United or Liverpool did not fill the void that hating football generated in him and that is why he had to drown his sorrows in the game. Michael Owen won millions of dollars while gambling but his addiction to horse racing or the casino almost made him lose all his money.

Michael Owen admitted to losing nearly $ 50,000 on a card game during the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. That is nothing compared to what he lost by betting on horses and soccer games. According to the English media, Michael Owen came to have a debt close to $ 3 million. Luckily for Owen, I make enough money at Real Madrid or Manchester United to be able to pay off his debts.