"A snake becomes our international ambassador," wrote one unenthused fan in response to the Twitter post announcing the news. Another tweeted: "Is he going to become Man United's international ambassador in a few years as well?" Liverpool said that Owen's role would involve "engaging with fans around the world and representing the club at various fan and commercial events". Owen, who won the Ballon d'Or while at Liverpool in 2001, said: "As a Liverpool fan I am honoured and delighted to have been asked to play this international role for the club."
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