Michael Owen

The former Manchester United defender called Owen's comments "disrespectful" after he doubled down on claims before the Champions League final about Jurgen ...

“I don't think they'll be considered that and it would be disrespectful to Real Madrid to say that. I still think they're the most fearsome team in Europe and they've not got any of the big two trophies to show for it, that'll be the biggest pill to swallow.” Ferdinand then went to dissect that argument by claiming that the end results – in multiple competitions – show that, as excellent a team as Liverpool are, they do not have the status that Owen claimed.

Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final pictures ... Rio Ferdinand was left stunned after Michael Owen claimed Liverpool are still the best team in Europe ...

Madrid beat Manchester City and Chelsea on their way to the final, but Owen believes the nature of those two wins suggests they cannot be considered the best team in Europe - despite winning the competition. Ferdinand again took issue with Owen's comment, and explained that Liverpool cannot be considered among the best due to the fact they missed out on both the Premier League and Champions League. He declared: "I don't think they're the best team in Europe, I think you've got to win the biggest trophies to be considered the best. I still think they're the most fearsome team in Europe and they've not got any of the big two trophies to show for it, that'll be the biggest pill to swallow." "I don't think they'll be considered that and it would be disrespectful to Real Madrid to say that. He said: "The season they've had, I still think they're the team to beat. Owen then attempted to explain himself by saying Liverpool are still the most feared team in Europe.

Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, but Michael Owen believes they're still the best team in Europe.

Not the success you want to have." It's not bad to get to the final. "We had a lot of shots but not the clearest.

Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand disagreed over whether Liverpool are the best team in Europe, after their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

“Yes, Real Madrid have got past them today, but it is a one-off game. “On other occasions Liverpool would be having their name etched on the trophy this time, but it wasn’t to be. I still think they [Liverpool] are the most fearsome team in Europe and they have not got any of the big two trophies this season to show for it, and that will be the biggest pill to swallow.”

Rio Ferdinand accused Michael Owen of disrespecting Real Madrid after the former England striker claimed Liverpool still deserve to be considered the best ...

I think they are an unbelievably exciting team, their intensity, the points tally they’ve got this year, the consistency. ‘I still think they are the best team in Europe I really do. ‘I still think they are the most fearsome team in Europe and they’ve not got any of the big two trophies to show for that and that will be the biggest pill to swallow.’

Michael Owen described Liverpool as the best team in Europe after they lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, but Rio Ferdinand said it was ...

Nothing to do with being at the peak of your physical things or not. I would have loved to have had a few more of this calibre." "After the game, when I saw the stats, it was 50-50 possession," he told a news conference.

The former Manchester United defender called Owen's comments "disrespectful" after he doubled down on claims before the Champions League final about Jurgen ...

“I don't think they'll be considered that and it would be disrespectful to Real Madrid to say that. I still think they're the most fearsome team in Europe and they've not got any of the big two trophies to show for it, that'll be the biggest pill to swallow.” Ferdinand then went to dissect that argument by claiming that the end results – in multiple competitions – show that, as excellent a team as Liverpool are, they do not have the status that Owen claimed.

Michael Owen has claimed that Liverpool are still the best side in Europe despite their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

“I still think Liverpool are the best team in Europe, I really do. YOUR SHOUT: Rate the Liverpool players after the Champions League final Michael Owen has claimed that Liverpool are still the best side in Europe despite their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.

LIVERPOOL lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday.

After the final whistle, Owen maintained that Liverpool were still the best team in Europe, despite the result. The Reds looked to nudge ahead after the break as they pushed forward once again. The former England striker was adamant ahead of kick-off that Liverpool would have no issues seeing off Real Madrid at the Stade de France.

Liverpool dominated the game but a stunning performance by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois earned Madrid a clean sheet as Real claimed a record 14th European ...

“I don’t think they’ll be considered that and it would be disrespectful to Real Madrid to say that. I still think they’re the most fearsome team in Europe and they’ve not got any of the big two trophies to show for it, that’ll be the biggest pill to swallow.” Liverpool are still the team to beat.”

Rio Ferdinand has branded Michael Owen as 'disrespectful to Real Madrid' after he claimed Liverpool are still the best team in Europe despite losing the ...

'I don't think they're the best team in Europe, I think you've got to win the biggest trophies to be considered the best. Prior to the match, Owen claimed Liverpool are the best team in the world and was confident they would win the final comfortably. - The former Reds striker claimed his former club are the best team in Europe

Rio Ferdinand believes that Michael Owen's comments on Liverpool being the 'best team in Europe' are disrespectful to their Champions League final opponents ...

- Disgrace, Disgusting, And Disastrous: The Treatment Of Liverpool Fans At The UEFA Champions League Final In Paris The season they've had, I still think they're the team to beat." UEFA Champions League Final