https://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2007290217,00.htmlFREDDY SHEPHERD has finally put an end to his compensation battle with FIFA and the FA over Michael Owen’s World Cup injury.
The former Toon chairman is believed to have settled for around £4million after seeing his original £6.2m claim rejected by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Owen suffered knee ligament damage against Sweden in the World Cup last summer and only returned to action at Reading on May 1 this year.
The FA were already picking up half Owen’s £100,000-a-week wages but Newcastle wanted more from Soho Square.
He also demanded FIFA pick up the £10m tab for Oba Martins — signed to replace the injured Owen last season.
It was more good news for Shepherd, 65, on the day he was told by new Toon owner Mike Ashley he will stay on the board for at least another year.
The club’s Turkish midfielder Emre has also decided to stay.
Emre, 26, has been targetted by Fenerbahce, Bayern Munich and his former club Galatasaray.
He said: “I’m very happy and not thinking about leaving this club.
“Even though I got serious offers from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce, I want to continue my career in England.”
Paris St Germain defender David Rozehnal arrived at St James’ Park yesterday to complete his £3m transfer.
So is it 4m or 10m?