Monday, August 29, 2016

Time is right to retire, says Ireland striker Keane (Reuters)

Football Soccer - Italy v Republic of Ireland - EURO 2016 - Group E - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France - 22/6/16 Republic of Ireland's Robbie Keane celebrates after the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Livepic

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Striker Robbie Keane said he was feeling emotional about his final appearance for Ireland on Wednesday but the time was right for him to retire from international soccer. "It's been an emotional week, it's been surreal. I've dreaded this day for a long time (but) it's the right time for me," Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer told a news conference on Monday. "To the fans, it's been an incredible journey and something I'll never forget. Wednesday night will be very emotional. ...


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