Personal injury news

Newcastle make compensation claim for Owen's injury

Newcastle United are making a £20 million compensation claim against the FA for a personal injury sustained by star striker Michael Owen.

Footballer Michael Owen and has been out of action after sustaining a knee injury during international duty with England at the World Cup.

Just recently, Arsenal vice-chairman, David Dein, gave his full backing on making accident compensation claims for players injured in international games.

He said, "We have got the Michael Owen issue where he has been injured in the World Cup and could be out for a whole year.

"In our case, we had Philippe Senderos injured in the World Cup and we haven't seen him play for Arsenal this season and we are already in October."

Newcastle's compensation claim for £20 million is based on the financial cost of losing Owen as a player for a minimum period pf eight months.

Discussions between Newcastle and the FA are already making progress.