Beckham backing Owen

England captain David Beckham leapt to the defence of Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen after Azerbaijan boss Carlos Alberto’s rant.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2005 - 19:48

England captain David Beckham leapt to the defence of Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen after Azerbaijan boss Carlos Alberto’s rant.

The Brazilian World Cup-winning captain, infuriated by inaccurate reports that Owen expected to score five goals against the Azeris, dubbed him a “midget” after his below-par performance in the 2-0 victory over at St James’ Park last night.

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: St James’ ParkPlace: TynesidePlace: PolandPlace: EnglandPlace: Old TraffordPerson: BeckhamPerson: OwenPerson: David BeckhamPerson: Michael OwenPerson: Carlos AlbertoPerson: MichaelPerson: AlbertoPerson: Malcolm MacdonaldPerson: George BestPerson: Steven GerrardEvent: Brazilian World CupOrganisation: EnglandOrganisation: Real MadridOrganisation: AzerbaijanOrganisation: Northern IrelandOrganisation: Manchester United
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