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Robbie Keane is set to take over at LA Galaxy, according to a report

Report: Robbie Keane set to return to LA as manager

Robbie Keane is poised to return to LA Galaxy as the club's new manager, four years after he said goodbye to the MLS giants.

Soccer • 16 Oct 20

Ledley King and Robbie Keane during their Spurs playing days back in 2009

King appointment ends talk of Keane return to Spurs

Tottenham have appointed former captain Ledley King to their first-team coaching staff, bringing an end to speculation that Robbie Keane would be returning to the club to work under Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 06 Aug 20

Robbie Keane (L) pictured with Jonathan Woodgate

Keane exits Boro as Woodgate replaced by Warnock

Robbie Keane's time at Middlesbrough is over after the Championship relegation battlers sacked Jonathan Woodgate as manager and replaced him with Neil Warnock.

Soccer • 23 Jun 20

Argentina's Ariel Ortega celebrates his memorable goal at Lansdowne Road with Claudio Lopez

Robbie & Ortega - a tale of two No 10s

Twenty two years ago Robbie Keane made his home debut for the Republic of Ireland as Ariel Ortega exhibited his brilliance. Anthony Pyne looks back on that game and at what happened next.

Soccer • 25 Apr 20

Stephen Kenny has spoken highly of a few of the current senior internationals

Stephen Elliott: Balancing act is Kenny's big challenge

Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott discusses the decisions new senior manager Stephen Kenny will have to make once football resumes on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 11 Apr 20

Robbie Keane's future with Ireland remains unclear

Kenny: I wanted my own backroom team, simple as that

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny has said he needs "clearly defined" roles in his backroom team, with Robbie Keane's involvement in the new set-up now looking increasingly unlikely.

Soccer • 09 Apr 20

Robbie Keane's role with the FAI must be clarified, according to Kenny Cunningham

FAI must deal with Keane or risk 'ridiculous situation'

Kenny Cunningham believes the FAI must act quickly to resolve Robbie Keane's contract before the cash-strapped association is left in a "ridiculous situation".

Soccer • 07 Apr 20

Soccer Podcast: Path cleared for Kenny era to begin

Adrian Eames is joined remotely by James O'Toole to discuss Stephen Kenny's confirmation as senior Republic of Ireland manager with Tony O'Donoghue, Kenny Cunningham and Keith Treacy.

Soccer • 06 Apr 20

Robbie Keane had been expected to depart from his coaching role with Ireland following Mick McCarthy's departure

FAI continues discussions with Keane for potential role

Robbie Keane could still have a role to play with the FAI, with interim chief executive Gary Owens confirming discussions are ongoing with the 39-year-old coach.

Soccer • 05 Apr 20

Robbie Keane and Jonathan Woodgate have not enjoyed much success in their maiden season in charge at 'Boro

Woodgate & Keane get chairman backing at Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has insisted under-pressure head coach Jonathan Woodgate retains his backing "no matter what happens".

Soccer • 02 Mar 20

Up next for Manchester City and Aguero are Aston Villa

Sergio Aguero closing in on Premier League record

Aguero has scored 174 in 254 league games for City - an identical record to Henry in his first spell with the Gunners from 1999 to 2007, before the Frenchman added one more in a four-game comeback in 2012

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

Robbie Keane celebrates his goal at the Stade de France in 2009

'It's football' - Ten years on from the Hand of Henry

Robbie Keane was philosophical as he reflected on a famous night in Paris ten years on.

France • 16 Nov 19

Republic of Ireland assistant coach Robbie Keane with Aaron Connolly

'I thought it was a wind-up' - Connolly in dreamland

Aaron Connolly thought his call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad was a practical joke - but the Galway man says he's fueled by a burning passion to seize his opportunity on the big stage.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

'If one player can take one little thing away from the training session that will help him improve as a player, then we've been successful'

Keane preparing for coaching future since playing days

Robbie Keane has admitted he was already mentally preparing for a life in coaching when he turned 30.

Soccer • 09 Oct 19

Robbie Keane (L) and Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate (right)

Championship review: Keane's Middlesbrough off mark

Jonathan Woodgate and his assistant boss Robbie Keane recorded ther first league win in charge of Middlesbrough as Wigan's woeful record at the Riverside continued.

Soccer • 20 Aug 19

Keane and Boro held by Luton

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

The 39-year-old is about to embark on his first season in club coaching with Middlesbrough

Keane and able - Teesside Robbie determined to succeed

With Robbie Keane set to embark on his first club campaign with Middlesbrough, Declan Whooley looks at a demanding schedule and asks two former team-mates what the retired striker will bring to his role as assistant manager.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Robbie Keane is confident the energy he, Jonathan Woodgate and fellow coaches Leo Percovich and Danny Coyne will bring to their task will enthuse the players at their disposal

Keane: Middlesbrough require energy, not energy-sappers

Robbie Keane wants smiles on the faces of Middlesbrough's players next season - but has warned them they will be told if their work is not up to scratch.

Soccer • 17 Jun 19

Keane 'excited' for Boro as McCarthy gives his blessing

Jonathan Woodgate has been appointed Middlesbrough's head coach on a three-year contract, with Robbie Keane joining him in the dugout as assistant manager.

Soccer • 14 Jun 19

Keane happy to play long game in brave new world

The Republic of Ireland's record cap holder and now coach is happy to take his time and learn his trade before pursuing loftier ambitions like managing his country.

Soccer • 13 Jun 19

Keane believes Ireland have plenty of fire power up front without having to put too much pressure on the emerging Spurs star

Keane warns against flocking to Parrott too soon

Robbie Keane believes that Troy Parrott has everything that he needs to make it to the very highest level in football, but the Ireland coach hopes that the player is given plenty of time and space to develop into a top player.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

Robbie Keane could be added to the new management team at Middlesborough

Robbie Keane to mull over Middlesbrough offer

Robbie Keane has been offered the assistant manager's job at Middlesbrough but says he would only accept the role if it didn't impact his position with Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

'I know full well if you have them trapped in the hotel, never going out and never doing anything, that's going to cause a problem'

McCarthy insists Faro camp is not all work and no play

Mick McCarthy will not allow cabin fever to disrupt his preparations for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Robbie Keane rolled back the years at the Tottenham Stadium

Robbie Keane & Gazza light up Spurs' new home

Tottenham's new stadium is just a few days away from its grand opening after a successful final dress rehearsal.

Soccer • 30 Mar 19

Ireland's all-time record goalscorer and appearance holder will skipper the side

Keane to lead Irish team for Sean Cox fundraiser

Robbie Keane will captain a Republic of Ireland XI squad for a fundraising game against a Liverpool Legends team in aid of the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Trust next month.

Soccer • 01 Mar 19