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Robbie Keane takes for Instagram and gets absolutely pelted with love

Published 18:31 24 Aug 2016 BST

Conan Doherty
Robbie Keane takes for Instagram and gets absolutely pelted with love

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"Each and every time I put on the green jersey it is such an honour."

Robbie Keane will play his last game for Ireland against Oman in Dublin next Friday night. After 18 years of a record-breaking, history-making international career, the Dubliner will line out for the last time for his country and it will be an emotional night. https://twitter.com/SportsJOEdotie/status/768489957153394688 After announcing his retirement on Thursday afternoon, Irish folk the world over have been scrambling to find the right words to do justice for a legend who had them celebrating 67 different times. So he gave everyone the perfect opportunity when he said goodbye on his Instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJf4fvsAHX4/?taken-by=robbiekeane&hl=en And since he did it, it has just been a stream of well-wishes and thank yous for the Ireland icon. Except not everyone was ready to accept his decision. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.17.38 There's only one. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.17.06 A legend. A king. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.17.20 Youngsters looking for tips. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.18.00 Thanks, Robbie. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.18.14 It was non-stop. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.18.35 Even Brazilians were paying respect. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.19.02 Well said folks. Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 18.18.56 The latest GAA Hour football podcast features Colm Parkinson, Senan Connell and Paul Galvin. Subscribe here on iTunes. 

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Robbie Keane takes for Instagram and gets absolutely pelted with love