Roy Keane has always been a divisive figure, both during his playing days and in retirement. After a short managerial career, the former Manchester United captain became a pundit for Sky Sports and ITV. Currently in the United States covering the World Cup, he has already made headlines with his outspoken comments. But away from football, Keane leads a private family life. Here is an inside look at his world, including his daughter's marriage to a footballer at the center of a major controversy.
Roy Keane's Wife and Family
Roy Keane has been married to Theresa Doyle for nearly 30 years. The couple has five children: Shannon, Caragh, Aidan, Leah, and Alanna. Despite his public persona, Keane keeps his family life largely private, though he occasionally shares glimpses on social media. He is also known to be an animal lover, having posted pictures of his pets.
Their relationship had an inauspicious start. On their first date, Keane suggested going to the cinema, prompting Doyle to walk out. Recalling the incident on RTE, he said: "She got out and I said, 'Might see you next week?' and she said 'I don't think so' and slammed the door. That was my first date. And we're still married."
Roy Keane's Famous Footballer Son-in-Law
Football runs in the family, but not through Keane's own children. His daughter Leah is married to Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the Southampton captain. Harwood-Bellis was at the center of the "Spygate" controversy in May, when Southampton were expelled from the Championship play-offs for spying on opponents. He had celebrated a win over Middlesbrough with a binocular gesture, which later backfired.
The couple married earlier this year, with Leah posting on Instagram: "Last night as a Keane." Harwood-Bellis revealed that Keane gave him tips when they first got together, though he likely faced some teasing after scoring for England against Keane's beloved Ireland.
Roy Keane's Love for Hurling
Keane's sporting career could have taken a different path. Growing up in Cork, he was a talented hurler but chose football instead. He has called the hurling All-Ireland final the greatest sporting event in the world, ranking it above the Champions League final. He once took fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to Croke Park to try hurling, and unsurprisingly, he was the best of the three.
