Roy Keane left his ITV colleagues in stitches following a hilarious remark about Shakira during a mixed review of the World Cup final half-time show. The 54-year-old Manchester United icon was part of ITV's rooftop set beside the Brooklyn Bridge as pop icons Shakira and Madonna took centre stage during the interval of the high-stakes clash between Spain and Argentina. Brazilian legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo even made a surprise cameo.
Keane's Cheeky Verdict
When asked to deliver his verdict on the lavish spectacle, Keane, known for his no-nonsense attitude, said: "It was a bit of an anti-climax, but I think the people in the stadium probably enjoyed it more than us. But it's always nice to see Shakira." The comment had presenter Mark Pougatch and fellow analysts Gary Neville and Ian Wright erupting into fits of laughter.
Social Media Reactions
Supporters on social media were equally quick to react to Keane's cheeky evaluation. One viewer posted: "Roy Keane over on ITV was delighted to see Shakira." A second wrote: "Game's gone," while a third questioned: "What did I just hear Roy Keane say?"
Mixed Reviews from Pundits
The halftime show drew vastly different reactions across the broadcasting panel. Former Arsenal frontman Ian Wright wasn't convinced by Justin Bieber's brief appearance on stage, saying: "I felt like maybe he should have been a little bit more upbeat and livened us up a bit. It felt a bit down." However, Neville was far more receptive to the glitzy performance, stating: "I quite enjoyed it. Let's hope the second half picks up and there's loads of energy."
Over on the BBC, former England captain Wayne Rooney offered an unapologetically blunt critique of the extravaganza: "I like a lot of them artists, but I thought it was c***." The showbiz spectacle also featured a wild moment where Brazilian World Cup winners Ronaldo and Ronaldinho shocked fans by joining Madonna on pitch, bringing her out for a rendition of her hit track "Music."
