Michael Owen desires an increased spotlight on the remarkable world of partially sighted football, as portrayed in the TNT Sports documentary.

Former England striker Michael Owen has expressed his amazement at the incredible talent of visually impaired footballers. Owen recently spent time with England’s partially sighted futsal team, along with his son James, for a new documentary on TNT Sports. The documentary, titled ‘Football is for Everyone’, will premiere on TNT Sports 1 at 11pm UK time on Tuesday, January 30.

The documentary follows James, who has Stargardt disease, a genetic eye disease that causes a slow loss of central vision in both eyes. Michael hopes that the documentary will bring more exposure to visually impaired football and showcase the skill level of these players.

In an interview with TNT Sports, Michael expressed his admiration for the talent of visually impaired footballers. He hopes that the documentary will challenge the misconception that disabled sport is of a lower standard. He believes that the exposure visually impaired football deserves will help it continue to grow.

James, who is now 17, had the opportunity to interact with people who live with a similar condition for the first time in his life during the filming of the documentary. He was impressed by the high standard of play and was blown away by the skill level of the visually impaired footballers. James admitted that he had previously been unaware of the different types of visually impaired football and had assumed it involved blindfolded players and a bell in the ball. The experience of filming the documentary has not only grown him as a person but also made him proud.

James also highlighted the positivity of the visually impaired footballers he met during the filming. He found it relatable to be surrounded by people who face similar challenges on a daily basis. The documentary has provided James with a new perspective and appreciation for visually impaired football.

Overall, Michael and James Owen’s documentary aims to shed light on visually impaired football and promote inclusivity in the sport. They hope that their efforts will help change perceptions and give visually impaired football the recognition it deserves.