Michael Owen makes feelings clear after Trent Alexander-Arnold Ballon d'Or claim

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It's only the morning after you retire that you're able to look in the mirror and say, 'I gave it everything I got.' "It doesn't matter how many trophies you win, or how many medals you've got. It matters what you give to the game and if you reach your full potential." Alexander-Arnold faced mockery from numerous quarters for his remarks, particularly after acknowledging he would prioritize winning the Ballon d'Or over lifting the World Cup.

Trent Alexander-Arnold received backlash for his decision to leave Liverpool (Image: Getty Images) In conversation with 247Bet, Owen evaluated the Englishman's prospects of being crowned the world's finest player – an honor he himself received in 2001. But if anyone can, I suppose he can.

He's got so much talent and potential for a player in that position." Owen was among the first and few ex-Liverpool players to support Alexander-Arnold when he chose to join Real Madrid following the expiry of his Anfield contract. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast in September, he said: "I didn't like it (the booing Alexander-Arnold received).