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Footballer Michael Owen Says He Never Tells His Children He Loves Them

Former England striker Michael Owen defends his parenting style, stating he avoids saying 'I love you' to his children.

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Michael Owen, a former England football striker, told podcast host Laing that he does not tell his children he loves them because he believes actions should complement words rather than compete. [1] Michael Owen stated that Erling Haaland is so evenly matched with his team that he would be the top scorer in the Premier League even if he had one eye closed. [2] Aaron Dale, host of the Raisingboys2men podcast, criticized Owen's comments, stating that parents should always tell their children they love them regardless of the child's behavior. [3] Dr. Britto emphasized that the most important factor is ensuring children feel a sense of belonging, wanted, and that they matter, rather than simply hearing the words. [4] Owen described his reluctance to express love verbally as a fear of being perceived as 'soft', noting that he is getting softer but not enough to say those words. [5] Michael Owen told VG that Haaland's team scores goals consistently and that no other players in the league, such as those at Arsenal or Liverpool, come close to his output. [6] Michael Owen identified Rayan Cherki as the hottest potential successor to Kevin De Bruyne and Antoine Semenyo as a runner who can take the ball to goal. [7]
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  1. Michael Owen, a former England football striker, told podcast host Laing that he does not tell his children he loves them because he believes actions should complement words rather than compete. · BBC News
  2. Michael Owen stated that Erling Haaland is so evenly matched with his team that he would be the top scorer in the Premier League even if he had one eye closed. · Aftenposten
  3. Aaron Dale, host of the Raisingboys2men podcast, criticized Owen's comments, stating that parents should always tell their children they love them regardless of the child's behavior. · BBC News
  4. Dr. Britto emphasized that the most important factor is ensuring children feel a sense of belonging, wanted, and that they matter, rather than simply hearing the words. · BBC News
  5. Owen described his reluctance to express love verbally as a fear of being perceived as 'soft', noting that he is getting softer but not enough to say those words. · BBC News
  6. Michael Owen told VG that Haaland's team scores goals consistently and that no other players in the league, such as those at Arsenal or Liverpool, come close to his output. · Aftenposten
  7. Michael Owen identified Rayan Cherki as the hottest potential successor to Kevin De Bruyne and Antoine Semenyo as a runner who can take the ball to goal. · Aftenposten
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