Roy Keane, known for his no-nonsense approach to football punditry, has become the subject of amusement among footie fans due to an optical illusion that made it appear as though he was wearing flags for legs. The incident occurred as Keane stood alongside Gary Neville and Ian Wright prior to Spain’s Group B opening tie against Croatia on ITV. This light-hearted moment comes after Keane’s fiery critique of Scotland’s performance in their 5-1 defeat against Germany.
While Keane has been generating laughs with his sartorial mishap, he has also been making waves on social media for his antics off the field. One particular incident went viral on Wright’s TikTok account, showing Keane hiding from fans in a German shopping center while Wright posed with locals. The footage zoomed in on Keane’s mischievous grin, capturing the playful side of the former Manchester United captain.
Despite the humorous distraction, Keane remains a respected and influential figure in football. His strong opinions and no-holds-barred approach to analysis have made him a sought-after pundit for major tournaments like Euro 2024. Alongside Neville and Wright, Keane forms part of ITV’s lineup of pundits, providing insightful and often controversial commentary throughout the tournament.
In addition to Keane’s contributions, both BBC and ITV have assembled impressive teams of presenters, pundits, commentators, and co-commentators for Euro 2024. The BBC boasts a lineup that includes Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan, and Mark Chapman as presenters. Their team of pundits features Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie, and James McFadden. Meanwhile, ITV’s roster includes Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl, and Christina Unkel.
Both channels have assembled a strong group of commentators and co-commentators to bring the matches to life for viewers. BBC commentators include Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower, and Jonathan Pearce, while ITV’s team consists of Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen, and Joe Speight. Co-commentators for the BBC include Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas, and James McFadden, while ITV features Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist, and Andros Townsend.
As Euro 2024 continues to unfold, fans can expect more entertaining moments from Roy Keane and his fellow pundits. Whether it’s his humorous trouser illusion or his no-holds-barred analysis, Keane never fails to capture the attention of viewers.