Baxter, Kevin (6 November 2011). "Galaxy beats Real Salt Lake, 3–1, to reach MLS final". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 20 October 2015. On 3 May 2023, Keane joined the coaching staff of Premier League side Leeds, following the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager. [206] However, in the aftermath of the club's relegation at the end of the season, both Allardyce and Keane left Leeds by mutual agreement on 2 June. [207] [208] Maccabi Tel Aviv [ edit ] Keane made his 200th appearance for Tottenham in the final game of the 2006–07 season against Manchester City scoring the first goal in a 2–1 victory that saw Tottenham secure fifth place in the league.

Byrne, Luke (22 February 2013). "Heaven knows I'm happy now, says Robbie's cousin Morrissey". Irish Independent . Retrieved 22 February 2013. "Robbie's grandfather is a cousin to Morrissey's father." ... Morrissey stated, "Family tree aficionados will be aware that Robbie and I share the same Irish blood; his late grandfather (Thomas Nolan) being my own father's cousin". On 11 September, he scored Galaxy's fourth goal in their 4–2 home win over Orlando City. [146] He scored twice in a 4–2 home defeat against Seattle Sounders on 25 September for his ninth and tenth goals of the season. [147]Keane began his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring twice on his first-team debut aged 17. The following season, he was the club's leading goalscorer and scored his first international goal for Ireland. He changed club frequently between 1999 and 2002, breaking transfer fee records, but his brief spells at Inter Milan and Leeds United were unexceptional. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2002 and played there for seven and a half years over two spells, amassing 306 appearances and 122 goals across all competitions. The 2007–08 season was the most fruitful of his career as he set a career record of 23 goals in a season, including a landmark 100th competitive goal, and won his first senior honour (the League Cup). ISL 2017: Keane's debut goal seals ATK's victory". The Siasat Daily. 24 December 2017 . Retrieved 25 December 2017. Soon after Keane's return to White Hart Lane, railway service Virgin Trains ran an advertisement with the slogan "A Liverpool to London return faster than Robbie Keane." [80] On his return to Liverpool on the final day of the season, he scored in a 3–1 defeat. [81] He received a generally warm reception from the fans despite scoring against them. [82] Ireland Seniors – UEFA Qualifying 2006/2008". Football Association of Ireland. 2 January 2008. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008 . Retrieved 30 July 2008. Robbie Keane double helps LA Galaxy secure playoff spot". Green Scene. 23 September 2012 . Retrieved 20 October 2015.

O'Hehir, Paul (11 August 2014). "Robbie Keane now world's leading international goal scorer after Miroslav Klose quits Germany". Irish Mirror . Retrieved 13 August 2014. Joining Liverpool feels like Christmas – Robbie Keane". Liverpool Echo. 29 July 2008 . Retrieved 30 July 2008. Jiggins, Paul (21 September 2007). "Jol damns Defoe with faint praise after Tottenham's flood of goals". The Guardian . Retrieved 28 October 2009. On 8 January 2012, Keane agreed to move on loan to Aston Villa for two months, until the new MLS season began in March. He trained with the Villa squad on 9 and 10 January and completed the move on the 12th. [113] [114] Campion, Phil (3 December 2012). "GAA toughened me up, says Keane". Irish Examiner . Retrieved 7 November 2020.Rice, Jimmy (29 July 2008). "Keane signs four-year Anfield deal". Liverpool F.C. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008 . Retrieved 30 July 2008. Rosano, Nicholas (6 November 2016). "Colorado Rapids 1, LA Galaxy 0 (3–1 PKs)". Major League Soccer . Retrieved 18 November 2016. Robbie Keane: Republic of Ireland record goalscorer retires as a player". BBC Sport. 28 November 2018 . Retrieved 30 November 2018. His left leg was limp at the base, and the concern among his fellow players was immediately obvious.

Sam Allardyce to leave Leeds United by mutual agreement". Leeds United. 2 June 2023 . Retrieved 27 June 2023. On 24 August 2016, Keane announced his retirement from international football. [197] His last match for the Republic of Ireland was a friendly against Oman on 31 August 2016 at Aviva Stadium. The Republic of Ireland emerged victorious 4–0 and Keane signed off with a goal to take him level with German great Gerd Müller on 68 international goals. He received a rousing ovation from the assembled crowd when he was substituted in the 57th minute. [198] Keane was also given a guard of honour from his Republic of Ireland teammates after the match had finished and he left the pitch with his two sons to rapturous applause from the home fans. [199] [200] Coaching career [ edit ] ATK [ edit ] Keane stated his support for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland ahead of the referendum in 2015. [237] Video: Robbie Keane singing Garth Brooks in Malahide last night". JOE.ie. 10 October 2011 . Retrieved 10 October 2011.O'Keeffe, Simon (18 November 2016). "Five Potential Next Destinations For Robbie Keane After LA Galaxy Departure". Pundit Arena . Retrieved 18 November 2016. In June 2019, he accepted the dual roles of assistant manager of Middlesbrough in the Championship and the Republic of Ireland national team. His former Leeds and Tottenham teammate Jonathan Woodgate, who had been appointed the manager of the Teesside-based club, offered him the role as part of a refurbished coaching team. [202] [203] On 23 June 2020, Keane left his role as Middlesbrough assistant manager after his one-year contract came to an end during the COVID-19 pandemic. [204] Keane completed UEFA coaching qualifications, receiving the UEFA Pro Licence in 2020. [205] Keane is a cousin of English singer Morrissey, [230] and has himself been noted for his singing skills. [231] [232] [233] His first cousin is Jason Byrne, the second-highest goalscorer in League of Ireland history. [234] Keane holds a U.S. green card which qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes. [235] He achieved his UEFA "A" Licence in January 2016, via the Football Association of Ireland's Coach Education Programme. [236] Republic of Ireland - Nigeria 1:1 a.e.t. (1:1, 1:0) 3:5 PSO". FIFA. Archived from the original on 15 May 2014 . Retrieved 12 September 2016.