Boy wonder (retd.)
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Footballer Michael Owen gained national acclaim in the UK when he played in the 1998 World Cup at the age of 18. However, he is now being judged much more harshly, and there seems to be a reluctance to acknowledge his achievements.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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Racism, abuse and complacency
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There is widespread complacency in the UK about the high level of racial abuse directed by football fans towards black players. The police seem unwilling or unable to take action against fans who persistently chant racial abuse.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Saturday afternoon heroes who end up as Saturday night drunks
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It has become common in the UK for young professional footballers to drink very heavily, often leading to violent incidents. Such behaviour is found among other sections of society, but footballers are now scrutinized very closely by the media.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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