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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