Robbie Keane
Irish football manager
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April 10 2025 | Keane's side set a record for the home victory in the 2024–25 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season by defeating Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC 7-0 at the Ferencváros Stadion. |
April 6 2025 | Keane managed Ferencváros in the Budapest Derby (Ferencvárosi TC–Újpest FC rivalry), achieving a 2-0 victory over their arch-rival. |
March 9 2025 | Keane secured his first victory in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I by beating Debrecen 1-0 at the Nagyerdei Stadion. |
2025 | Keane made his coaching debut for Ferencváros, suffering a 2-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League league phase at the Waldstadion. |
February 9 2025 | Suffered his first defeat in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I when Ferencváros lost 1-0 to Puskás Akadémia FC at the Pancho Aréna. |
February 2 2025 | Keane's first league match with Ferencváros resulted in a goalless draw against MTK Budapest FC in the Örökrangadó. |
January 2025 | Became manager of Ferencvaros and won the Hungarian title at the end of the season. |
January 6 2025 | Keane became the head coach of Ferencváros, a Hungarian football club, marking his latest managerial position. |
January 6 2025 | Robbie Keane was hired as the head coach of Ferencvárosi TC, replacing Pascal Jansen. |
January 6 2025 | Started his managerial position with Ferencváros, a Hungarian football team, which is his current ongoing role. |
2024 | Led Maccabi Tel Aviv to win the league, securing an eight-point lead over Maccabi Haifa with two games remaining. Reached the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, winning 4-1 away in the first leg against eventual winners Olympiacos, but ultimately losing 7-5 on aggregate after extra time. |
2024 | Keane debuted as coach with a 2-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League league phase at the Waldstadion. |
2024 | Ferencvárosi TC qualified for the UEFA Europa League knock-out stage under Keane's coaching. |
2024 | Keane's home debut as Ferencvárosi TC coach resulted in a 4-3 victory over AZ Alkmaar. |
November 2024 | Keane and his family continued to receive threats from pro-Palestine activists, experiencing criticism both in Ireland for not leaving Israel during the war and within Israel for not endorsing the war. |
June 7 2024 | Concluded his managerial role with Maccabi Tel Aviv after approximately one year of coaching. |
January 24 2024 | Keane led Maccabi Tel Aviv to victory in the 2024 Toto Cup. |
November 9 2023 | Led Maccabi Tel Aviv to a 3-1 away win against FC Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa Conference League while playing in exile. |
October 2023 | Keane was evacuated to Greece during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war, while continuing to manage his team in the UEFA Europa Conference League. |
June 26 2023 | Robbie Keane was appointed head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, signing a two-year contract and taking on his first managerial role, with Rory Delap as his assistant. |
June 2 2023 | After Leeds United's relegation, Keane and Sam Allardyce left the club by mutual agreement. |
May 3 2023 | Keane joined the coaching staff of Leeds United following Sam Allardyce's appointment as manager. |
June 23 2020 | Keane left his role as Middlesbrough assistant manager after his one-year contract ended during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the same year, he completed UEFA coaching qualifications and received the UEFA Pro Licence. |
June 2019 | Keane accepted dual roles as assistant manager of Middlesbrough in the Championship and the Republic of Ireland national team, working alongside Jonathan Woodgate. |
2018 | Keane scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over NorthEast United during his managerial debut, which helped save the team from finishing in last place. |
November 2018 | Began coaching career as assistant manager of the Ireland senior team under Mick McCarthy. |
November 28 2018 | Officially announced his retirement from professional football. |
May 31 2018 | Completed his first managerial stint with ATK in India, concluding a short three-month period. |
March 3 2018 | Robbie Keane began his managerial career with ATK, an Indian football team, starting his first head coaching role. |
2017 | Played for ATK in the Indian Super League, making 9 appearances and scoring 6 goals during the 2017-18 season. |
December 23 2017 | Scored his first goal for ATK in a 1–0 victory against Delhi Dynamos. |
December 7 2017 | Made his first-team debut for ATK, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute in a 3–2 defeat against Chennaiyin. |
August 4 2017 | Signed for Indian Super League team ATK, joining former teammate Teddy Sheringham as head coach. Assigned the number 10 jersey and appointed club captain. |
November 6 2016 | Played his last game for LA Galaxy in an MLS Cup Playoff penalty-shootout defeat to Colorado Rapids, concluding a six-season stint with 104 goals in 165 appearances. |
August 31 2016 | Played his last match for the Republic of Ireland in a friendly against Oman, scoring a goal to take his international tally to 68 goals, level with Gerd Müller, in a 4–0 victory. |
August 24 2016 | Announced his retirement from international football. |
July 23 2016 | Scored his 80th MLS regular-season goal in a 2-1 away win against Portland Timbers. |
March 6 2016 | Scored a penalty in the opening 2016 league fixture, a 4-1 home win against D.C. United. |
January 2016 | Keane achieved his UEFA 'A' Licence via the Football Association of Ireland's Coach Education Programme. |
2015 | Robbie Keane continued to represent Ireland, playing 5 matches and scoring 2 goals |
2015 | Keane's second son was born. |
2015 | Won Best MLS Player ESPY, named to MLS All-Star and MLS Best XI, and LA Galaxy Most Valuable Player. |
2015 | Keane publicly supported the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland ahead of the referendum. |
July 5 2015 | Scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Toronto. |
June 17 2015 | Scored a hat-trick in the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, leading Galaxy to a 6-1 win against PSA Elite. |
February 18 2015 | Keane personally presented Crumlin Children's Hospital with a $50,000 cheque from the LA Galaxy Foundation and Herbalife. |
2014 | Robbie Keane played 7 matches for Ireland, scoring 3 goals |
December 7 2014 | Scored the 111th-minute winner in the MLS Cup, helping LA Galaxy win their record fifth title 2-1 against New England Revolution. Also named MLS Cup MVP. |
December 3 2014 | Awarded the MLS Most Valuable Player Award after recording a career-high 19 goals and 14 assists in 29 appearances. |
October 11 2014 | Scored his third international hat-trick (63rd, 64th, and 65th goals) in a 7–0 European qualifying win against Gibraltar, extending his record to 21 goals in European Championship qualifiers. |
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