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Roy Keane watched on as a rampant Newcastle side exposed major flaws in his former side

Keane: Red Devils are 'physically and mentally' weak

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane said excuses could not continue to be made after watching Ruben Amorim's men slump to a 4-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle – labelling his old side a "weak team".

Soccer • 13 Apr

Maddison celebrates scoring the only goal of the game

Spurs match-winner Maddison hits back at Keane 'noise'

James Maddison was happy to respond in the right way to a "big-profile name" after his 13th-minute goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Manchester United.

Soccer • 16 Feb

Marcus Rashford remains frozen out at Old Trafford

Rashford should be ashamed of United exile - Keane

Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has told England striker Marcus Rashford he should be "ashamed" at his exile.

Soccer • 30 Jan

Roy Keane and Martin O'Neill spent over five years with the Irish national squad

Ireland assistant role the career 'highlight' for Keane

Roy Keane has described his five years as Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill's assistant as "the highlight of my career".

Soccer • 02 Jan

Former Ireland international Roy Keane criticised Kyle Walker for 'diving' in incident with Rasmus Hojlund

Keane slates Walker for derby dive

Former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker after he went to ground following a confrontation with Rasmus Hojlund.

Soccer • 16 Dec 24

Roy Keane (L) and Micah Richards were working together for Sky Sports on the day of the alleged assault

Richards 'grappled' with man accused of Keane assault

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards told a court in England that he "grappled" with a man who is accused of headbutting his punditry partner Roy Keane inside Arsenal's football stadium.

Soccer • 31 May 24

Scott Law (arrowed) is accused of of common assault

Keane gestured to 'meet outside' with fan, court told

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane gestured towards an Arsenal fan during a football match to "meet him outside" after "banter turned more aggressive", a court has heard.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Roy Keane leaving Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court

Keane 'in shock' after alleged headbutt, court told

Former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane has told a court he was left "in shock" after being allegedly "headbutted" through doors during a Premier League football match.

Soccer • 29 May 24

Roy Keane labelled the Manchester City striker a "spoiled brat".

Keane unimpressed by 'spoiled brat' Erling Haaland

Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Erling Haaland by labelling the Manchester City striker a "spoiled brat".

Soccer • 05 May 24

Haaland 'has to improve his all-round game'

Keane compares Erling Haaland to 'League Two player'

Former Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane compared Erling Haaland to a "League Two player" following Manchester City's draw with Arsenal.

Soccer • 31 Mar 24

Roy Keane was working as a pundit at the Emirates Stadium

Man denies assault on Roy Keane as trial date set

A 43-year-old man has denied assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane who was allegedly headbutted at a football match.

Soccer • 14 Mar 24

Roy Keane was working as a television pundit at the Emirates Stadium

Man charged over alleged assault on Roy Keane

A 43-year-old man has been charged with common assault over an incident in which football pundit Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Keane with his TV sidekick Micah Richards at the Etihad on Sunday

Keane questions 'where United going' after derby defeat

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has questioned "where United are going" after a 3-1 come-from-behind victory gave Manchester City yet another derby victory over United at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Mar 24

Roy Keane was less than impressed with Liverpool's performance against Arsenal on Sunday

Keane compares Liverpool to 'pub team' in Arsenal loss

Roy Keane compared Liverpool's defending in their 3-1 loss to Arsenal to that of a "pub team" and believes neither side will beat Manchester City to the Premier League title.

Soccer • 04 Feb 24

Roy Keane is currently working a pundit but not has not ruled out a return to management

Keane leaves door open but Hughton not on Ireland radar

Roy Keane has left the door open to a return to working with the Republic of Ireland again in the future but Chris Hughton, sacked today by Ghana, is not among the contenders for the vacant manager job.

Soccer • 24 Jan 24

The Dutchman provoked a response from Roy Keane when he said only one team played to win

'Absolutely no arrogance' - Van Dijk rejects Keane view

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists he was not being arrogant in dismissing Manchester United's overly defensive display at Anfield.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Keane was unimpressed by the Liverpool captain's post-match remarks

Keane irked by Van Dijk's post-match 'arrogance'

Roy Keane has hit out at Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for showing "arrogance" in his post-match interview after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Fernandes struggled in the Manchester Derby

Keane: Fernandes should be stripped of United captaincy

Roy Keane insisted Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of the Manchester United captaincy after they were outclassed by Manchester City in a one-sided derby at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 29 Oct 23

Roy Keane was working for Sky Sports at the Emirates Stadium

Man released on bail over alleged headbutt on Keane

A man arrested on suspicion of headbutting Roy Keane has been released on bail until late September.

Soccer • 05 Sep 23

Roy Keane was allegedly assaulted after working for Sky Sports at the Arsenal v Manchester United game

Man arrested following alleged assault on Roy Keane

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after Roy Keane was reportedly headbutted at the Emirates Stadium yesterday.

Soccer • 04 Sep 23

Declan Rice celebrates after Arsenal's shootout win over Manchester City in the Community Shield

Keane: Arsenal 'obviously paid way too much' for Rice

Roy Keane has told Arsenal they paid too much for England midfielder Declan Rice when they handed West Ham over €120m for his services.

Soccer • 06 Aug 23

Marian Pahars (L) managed his country for four years until 2017 and is now enjoying a role as an assistant coach

Latvia legend Pahars talks Keane, Bazunu and Ireland

Southampton cult hero and former Latvia striker and manager Marian Pahars speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Wednesday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 22 Mar 23

Roy Keane was particularly critical of Manchester United's senior players

Keane: United players 'went missing' in capitulation

Manchester United's players will be "ashamed" and "embarrassed" by their performance in their record 7-0 Premier League defeat to Liverpool, according to Roy Keane.

Soccer • 05 Mar 23

"The bottom line is, we are talking about common decency, how you treat people"

Keane: World Cup should not be held in Qatar

Roy Keane has said the World Cup should not be held in Qatar and accused the country of lacking "common decency" with its human rights record.

Soccer • 22 Nov 22

Former Barcelona and Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho has failed to score or assist a goal in 10 games this season

Gerrard wants 'courage' from attackers after Keane jibe

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard was disappointed with his side's attacking display in their 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest last night and had no complaints with Roy Keane's damning assessment that his team had "no bottle".

Soccer • 11 Oct 22