Roy Keane introduced his retirement from worldwide soccer on this present day in 2005 after the Republic of Eire didn’t qualify for the 2006 World Cup.
The Manchester United captain walked away from the worldwide stage after Eire’s 0-0 draw with Switzerland which left them fourth of their qualifying group.
Keane’s resolution was the second time he had retired from worldwide soccer after his high-profile fallout with then supervisor Mick McCarthy in Saipon throughout preparations for the 2002 World Cup.
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Keane returned beneath the administration of Brian Kerr in 2004 and performed his final recreation throughout a 1-0 defeat to France in Dublin a yr later.
“Like all soccer supporters within the nation, I’m upset that the Republic of Eire didn’t qualify for the World Cup finals,” Keane mentioned.
“A lot as I want to proceed taking part in for my nation, I really feel the time has come to retire from worldwide soccer and focus on home soccer for no matter is the rest of my profession.”
In November 2005, Keane left Manchester United by mutual consent, placing an finish to a 12-year keep the place he made 480 appearances.
