68.
30: Gooooaaaal!
Ireland 2-0 Oman.
Goal number 68 for Robbie Keane! What a finish! #ThanksRobbie https://t.co/NxIwSD434J— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 31, 2016
There’s not much more left to say but thanks.
Robbie Keane made his final stand in an Ireland jersey and it was an emotional night. On his 146th cap for his country, the nation’s record appearance holder hit a record 68th goal as Martin O’Neill’s men cruised to a 4-0 win over Oman. And, in the 56th minute, Dublin bid him farewell.
What an ovation for Robbie Keane as he leaves the pitch for the final time in a green jersey! #ThanksRobbie https://t.co/sBVvc8hA3Y
— eir Sport (@eirSport) August 31, 2016
Afterwards, the legend was full of class.
He spoke about the game on Monday night against Serbia as more important than his sendoff. He thanked the fans and he held back the tears.
Players and fans applaud an emotional Robbie Keane off the pitch one last time.
Thank you, Robbie. pic.twitter.com/VceOteH0nZ
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) August 31, 2016
"First and foremost, the lads have a game on Monday"
Pure class from Robbie Keane pic.twitter.com/ACm2GuhOdg— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) August 31, 2016
"All I can say is thank you very much and God bless you all"
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) August 31, 2016
On Thursday, he gave it a final lash with a simple, elegant, heartfelt message to the fans he has served so well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJz9yY0g5EY/?taken-by=robbiekeane&hl=en
Thanks, Robbie.
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