
Football
Share
Published 14:05 25 Jul 2024 BST
Updated 14:11 25 Jul 2024 BST

Roy Keane spared his blushes by getting a question right about Ireland's iconic Euro 2016 tournament.
Keane was actually there himself, working as an assistant under Martin O'Neill as the boys in green reached the last 16 after a dramatic win against Italy, only to be beaten by hosts France.
The tournament is one of the best moments in recent Irish footballing history although given the way we've played in recent years, we might be waiting a bit longer.
Although Keane is a strong advocate for the homeland he was almost dealt a cruel blow as he struggled through a round dedicated to Ireland.
In the latest episode of The Overlap's 'Stick to Football' podcast Keane and Ian Wright went up against Jill Scott and Gary Neville and when the first Irish-themed question came up, most expected it to be an open goal for the Cork native and Wright.
The pair were asked to name at least four of Ireland's five goalscorers in European Championship history, and Keane was not impressed with Wright's attempts.
Ian Wright: "Robbie Keane?
Keane: "Just relax a second! The EUROs...obviously number one, I'll say Ray Houghton...Ronnie Whelan...
Wright: "John Aldridge.
Keane: "Shut up a second! These are EUROs, Aldridge scored in the World Cup!"
However Keane would then become embarrassed as one name began to escape him.That name in fact was Wes Hoolahan, who's goal against Sweden almost evaded him. In fairness, it also took a fair while to remember Brady's goal.
Keane: "So we've only got two? We need two more? The Spain-Croatia group [in 2012]? Jaysis...
Gary Neville: "But you scored a goal, when you were coach?
Keane: "Yeah, thanks Gary for reminding me...eh...[pause] Robbie Brady.
Neville: "This would be an earthquake in Ireland if he didn't get this right.
Keane: "Well I'm not getting any help from him [Wright], am I?
Jill Scott: "You're telling him to shut up!
Keane: "I keep getting mixed up with the World Cup...who scored against Sweden in Paris? Was that a draw? That's a good question...
Wright: "Just give us those, who is it?
Keane: "No, we might as well have a guess, we have to have a guess...Wes Hoolahan?!
Quizmaster: "Yes.
Keane: "YES! GET IN THERE!"
The only one they failed to get was Sean St. Ledger's goal against Croatia at Euro 2012 but to be honest with you, we'd all rather forget what happened after that.
Explore more on these topics:
A look back at Wes Hoolahan's wonder goal against Sweden at #EURO2016! #YearInReview pic.twitter.com/qXPmbctway
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) December 28, 2016

AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
One of the greatest to ever do it AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi has died aged 66, it has been confirmed. Widely considered as one of the greatest to ever grace football, Baresi enjoyed a storied career in the beautiful game. The Italian defender’s death was announced by his former club AC Milan […]
Football
1 day ago
We asked AI to predict the full 2026/27 Premier League season – Here’s who wins
The supercomputer has spoken! With the World Cup done and dusted, and England’s next shot at glory now at least two years away, there is only one date in every football fan’s calendar, Friday 21st August – that glorious day when the Premier League season final gets back underway. In the three weeks or so […]
Football
2 days ago
Kevin Keegan has died aged 75
Football